Storyline
The young engineer Peter and his best friend, the mountain guide Anderl, are passionate mountaineers. When Peter falls in love with Clarissa, the girlfriend of his student friend Marius, it leads to a fatal chain of dramatic events. Peter tells Clarissa that he is planning an ascent with Anderl on the dangerous Eiger north face. She does not want him to go, so finally Anderl decides to overcome the mountain alone. Halfway up Anderl has difficulties and Peters come out to help him and to finish the climb together. During the ascent, a storm brings the two men in mortal danger. Marius joins the rescue team, but he is still full of resentment and jealousy towards Peter.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Toni Sailer
Peter Haller
Dietmar Schönherr
Marius Melichar
Hilti von Allmen
Anderl Burri
Hans Nielsen
Direktor Imhoff
Rudolf Platte
Köhler
Peer Schmidt
Pat Nicot
Franz Muxeneder
Paul
Hans Richter
Max
Paul Westermeier
Luis Trenker
Carmela Corren
Judith Gerlach
Elke Roesler
Clarissa, seine Tochter
Frequently Asked Questions
His Best Friend was released on November 29, 1962.
His Best Friend is a Drama movie.
His Best Friend has a rating of 6.5 out of 10 on TMDB.
His Best Friend is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
His Best Friend was directed by Luis Trenker.
The main cast of His Best Friend includes Toni Sailer, Dietmar Schönherr, Hilti von Allmen.
His Best Friend is originally in German.