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Death of a Guide (1975)

Movie ★ 8.3 101 min

Drama Adventure

Veteran Chamonix mountain guide Michel Servoz and the young aspiring guide Patrick Falavier attempt to climb the west face of the Dru in the Mont-Blanc massif. When they are gone for five days, the captain of the gendarmerie in Morteau is worried, but he cannot undertake research for a rescue without the permission of the family.

Jacques Ertaud Director

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Quick facts

Released
January 4, 1975
Runtime
101 min
IMDb
tt0302815
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Language
Studio
, Société Française de Production (SFP)

Themes

Cast

Pierre Rousseau Pierre Rousseau Michel Servoz Georges Claisse Georges Claisse Philippe Falavier Victor Lanoux Victor Lanoux Maurice Merinchal Edmond Denis Edmond Denis Christian Lajoux Jeanne Allard Jeanne Allard Marie Servoz Jean Valmont Jean Valmont Capitaine Morteau Françoise Lugagne Françoise Lugagne Lucienne Falavier Yves Peneau Yves Peneau Adrien Falavier Jean Afanassieff Jean Afanassieff Guide de Haute-Montagne Joëlle Fossier Catherine Servoz Patrick Cordier Patrick Cordier Guide de Haute-Montagne

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Frequently asked questions

What is Death of a Guide about?
Veteran Chamonix mountain guide Michel Servoz and the young aspiring guide Patrick Falavier attempt to climb the west face of the Dru in the Mont-Blanc massif. When they are gone for five days, the captain of the gendarmerie in Morteau is worried, but he cannot undertake research for a rescue without the permission of the family.
Who directed Death of a Guide?
Death of a Guide was directed by Jacques Ertaud.
Who stars in Death of a Guide?
Death of a Guide stars Pierre Rousseau, Georges Claisse, Victor Lanoux, Edmond Denis.
When was Death of a Guide released?
Death of a Guide is a 1975 drama, adventure film.
Where can I watch Death of a Guide?
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