Main Cast: Vincent Spano, Ben Cross, Tony Lo Bianco, Rachel Ward, Mark Ingall
Release Year: 1994
Country: US
Run Time: 96 minutes
Plot
The most notable thing about this Italian drama, set in British East Africa (Kenya) during WW II, is it's scenery. It follows the factual adventure of an Italian POW, Franco Distassi, interred in a British camp run by African subjects. The camp is close to Mount Kenya, one of the most challenging peaks for mountain-climbers. The chief officer, Major David Farrell, a recent widower and unambitious officer, wants to climb Mount Kenya. He is also interested in a lovely local widow. He has failed in his attempts for both the mountain and the woman. POWs Franco Distassi challenges Maj. Farrell to a climb. He and a partner, Enzo, create a plan, which may involve an escape, to place the Italian flag at the summit and then sneak back to camp. Franco dislikes the notion of planting the flag, but persists in the endeavor after Enzo must quit. He is pursued by the enraged and envious Major. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
Tim Harbert - Associate Producer, Lynn Kressel - Casting, Elizabeth Ryrie - Costume Designer, Myron Hoffert - First Assistant Director, Donald Shebib - Director, Ron Wisman Jr. - Editor, Irwin Fisch - Composer (Music Score), Walter P. Anderson - Musical Direction/Supervision, Michael Baugh - Production Designer, David Connell - Cinematographer, Scott Ranson - Cinematographer, Robert Bantle - Producer, Robert Halmi, Jr. - Producer, Njeri Karago - Producer, Thomas Molito - Producer, Duncan Ferguson - Stunts, David Wiltse - Screenwriter
