Mountains on Fire (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1931, Mountains on Fire is a drama and war film directed by Karl Hartl, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Two of Germany's best and busiest directors collaborated on Berge in Flammen (Mountain in Flames). The storyline should be of interest to pro-ecologists, inasmuch as the directors take to task the warmongers of the world for despoiling the natural beauties of the European mountain ranges with their shell-fire. The final outrage occurs during a battle between the Austrians and the Italians in the Dolomites, culminating with the destruction of an entire mountain (hence the film's title). The harrowing images on screen were complemented perfectly by the musical score of Giuseppe Beece. Also known as The Doomed Batallion, Berge in Flammen was filmed in three different languages -- German, English, French -- for a total cost of $150,000.
Who’s in it. Mountains on Fire stars Luis Trenker as Florian Dimai, Lissy Arna as Pia, Claus Clausen as Leutnant Kall and Michael von Newlinsky, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Mountains on Fire has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mountains on Fire page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mountains on Fire tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mountains on Fire (1931)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mountains on Fire change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mountains on Fire worth watching?
- Mountains on Fire holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mountains on Fire?
- Mountains on Fire stars Luis Trenker, Lissy Arna, Claus Clausen, Michael von Newlinsky and Paul Graetz.