Fire on the Mountain
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Beth Gage
Steve Kanaly
Todd Barton
Krysia Carter
Scott Conrad
Andrew Decristofaro
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During World War II, some of the earliest American ski enthusiasts convinced the U.S. War Department of the importance of creating a military division capable of scaling the high peaks of the Alps, and of fighting the Nazis in the harsh conditions of winter mountain terrains. These men eventually became the legendary 10th Mountain Division, and lured championship skiers, mountain climbers and European mountaineers fleeing Hitler into their ranks. The "10th" entered the war late, and in February of 1945, made a spectacular night climb up Italy's Riva Ridge, ambushing the heavily entrenched Germans on top. Over the next two months, the "10th" chased the Germans all the way to the Alps before the Third Reich surrendered. "Fire on the Mountain" covers the creation, grueling training, and daring war exploits of America's only mountain and winter warfare division, and when these heroes returned in peace, they used this courage and self-reliance to propel themselves to the top of their professions.
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Released in United States January 1996
Released in United States January 31, 1997
Released in United States on Video April 22, 2003
Released in United States Winter December 6, 1996
The men of the "10th" are an extraordinary group. Among its ranks are the original developers of Aspen and Vail as recreational ski centers, one of the founding partners of Nike, presidential candidate Bob Dole, and the pioneers of the outdoor education and conservation movements.
Released in United States January 1996 (Shown at Sundance Film Festival (in competition) in Park City, Utah January 18-28, 1996.)
Released in United States January 31, 1997 (Laemmle's Grande; Los Angeles)
Released in United States on Video April 22, 2003
Released in United States Winter December 6, 1996
