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Richard Angst

Swiss cinematographer (1905-1984) · Switzerland · On the map · Directors · Died at 79

Richard Angst was a Swiss cinematographer. He became known in the late 1920s and early 1930s for his work on mountain films with Arnold Fanck and later worked on a wide range of productions in Germany, including collaborations with Fritz Lang.

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1984Died24 July 19841951German Film AwardSeries1938In einer chinesischen StadtFilm, DirectorKokumin no chikaiFilm, 1938Writer1932Devil of the MatterhornFilm, Mountain Guide (uncredited)1928The Fight for the MatterhornFilm, Mountain guide (uncredited)1905Born23 July 1905

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Filmography 5

82 credits on file

Television 1

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Awards

German Film Award

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Over his career he was credited on numerous feature films and was recognised in 1971 with the German Film Award for his life’s work.

Country
Switzerland
Category
Directors
Type
Movie Director
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1905 to 1984 · aged 79