| The Champion of Pontresina | |
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| Directed by | Herbert Selpin |
| Written by | Hans Richter |
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| Edited by | Lena Neumann |
| Music by | Will Meisel |
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| Distributed by | Terra Film |
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Running time | 85 minutes |
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| Language | German |
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