Perilous Assignment
Originally released in 1959. Perilous Assignment is a documentary/adventure film. directed by Hamilton Luske. At just 48 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Gaston Rébuffat, Walt Disney, and Maurice Baquet
Synopsis
"Perilous Assignment" is an episode of ABC's Walt Disney Presents. Disney loved to show viewers behind the scenes of the daring shoots of its theatrically released or TV shows. The theme of the episode is the making of his next film, The Third Man on the Mountain, an adaptation of James Ramsey Ullman's novel Banner in the Sky, based on the true story of the first ascent of the Matterhorn. Walt Disney will not be limited to a simple promotional making-of. He offers to meet exceptional people, including the French mountain guide Gaston Rébuffat. The latter will show climbing techniques and then reveal breathtaking images of his ascents of steep cliffs with a client for the ascent of Mont-Blanc, filmed for the occasion. In 1958, Walt Disney will therefore offer him to be deputy director on the high mountain scenes of the film "The Third Man on the Mountain".
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 6, 1959
66 years ago
Runtime
0h 48m
48 minutes total
User Rating
10.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Walt Disney Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Perilous Assignment about?
"Perilous Assignment" is an episode of ABC's Walt Disney Presents. Disney loved to show viewers behind the scenes of the daring shoots of its theatrically released or TV shows. The theme of the epi...
Who directed Perilous Assignment?
Perilous Assignment was directed by Hamilton Luske.
How long is Perilous Assignment?
Perilous Assignment has a runtime of 0 hours and 48 minutes (48 minutes total).
When was Perilous Assignment released?
Perilous Assignment was released on November 6, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Perilous Assignment?
The main cast of Perilous Assignment includes Gaston Rébuffat, Walt Disney, Maurice Baquet, Georges Tairraz II, Michael Rennie.