Among Giants
"Some Heights Can Only Be Reached By The Heart"
Originally released in 1998. Among Giants is a comedy/romance film. directed by Sam Miller.
Starring Pete Postlethwaite, Rachel Griffiths, and James Thornton
Synopsis
A manager hires Ray, off the books, to paint all the power towers in a 15-mile stretch of high-tension wires outside Sheffield. Ray's crew of men are friends, especially Ray with Steve, a young Romeo. Into the mix comes Gerry, an Australian with a spirit of adventure and mountain climbing skills. She wants a job, and against the others' advice, who don't want a woman on the job, Ray hires her. Then she and Ray fall in love. He asks her to marry him, gives her a ring. Steve's jealous; Ray's ex-wife complains that he spends on Gerry, not his own kids, and she predicts that Gerry won't stay around. Plus, there's pressure to finish the job fast. Economics, romance, and wanderlust spark the end.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 24, 1998
27 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
4.6/10
Mixed (7 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- BBC
- Arts Council of England
- British Screen Productions
- Fox Searchlight Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Among Giants about?
A manager hires Ray, off the books, to paint all the power towers in a 15-mile stretch of high-tension wires outside Sheffield. Ray's crew of men are friends, especially Ray with Steve, a young Rom...
Who directed Among Giants?
Among Giants was directed by Sam Miller.
How long is Among Giants?
Among Giants has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was Among Giants released?
Among Giants was released on June 24, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Among Giants?
The main cast of Among Giants includes Pete Postlethwaite, Rachel Griffiths, James Thornton, Andy Serkis, Lennie James.