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Mountain Men: The Ghosts of K2
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Mountain Men: The Ghosts of K2

2001 · 50 min Documentary History
⭐ 7.0 / 10 · TMDB

The dramatic stories of Fritz Wiessner’s 1939 K2 expedition and Charlie Houston’s return in 1953. K2 is one of the hardest mountains in the world to climb. This film focuses on the expeditions of Fritz Wiessner and Charlie Houston in 1953. An award winner at the Banff, Telluride, Trento and Prague film festivals.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

Mountain Men: The Ghosts of K2 is a solid entry rated 7.0/10. Not a masterpiece, but quality work that won't leave you disappointed.

A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.

A 2001 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

— MovieFinder Editorial

🎭 Cast

John Shrapnel

John Shrapnel

Narrator

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Bob Bates

Self

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Charlie Houston

Self

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Bill Putnam

Self

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Dudley Rochester

Self

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Ed Webster

Self

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Bob Craig

Self

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