The Climb
Originally released in 1998. The Climb is a drama film. directed by Bob Swaim.
Starring John Hurt, Gregory Smith, and David Strathairn
Synopsis
Baltimore, 1959. Danny's dad is the only man in the neighborhood who didn't fight in World War II. Danny, who's 12, gets teased and folks make nasty cracks about cowards. An old radio tower on a nearby hill is about to be torn down, and Danny decides to climb it to prove his courage. Help comes from an aging neighbor, Old Man Langer, a former construction foreman who's dying of cancer and wants Danny to help him commit suicide. Langer rigs pulleys and weights to help the lad make the climb. Meanwhile, an aggressive and angry neighbor (an army vet) regularly gets drunk and shoots off his rifle, and Danny's dad must confront him. It all comes to a head one stormy night.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 11, 1998
27 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (8 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
New Zealand
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Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Ellipse Programme
- Isambard Productions Ltd.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Climb about?
Baltimore, 1959. Danny's dad is the only man in the neighborhood who didn't fight in World War II. Danny, who's 12, gets teased and folks make nasty cracks about cowards. An old radio tower on a ne...
Who directed The Climb?
The Climb was directed by Bob Swaim.
How long is The Climb?
The Climb has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was The Climb released?
The Climb was released on March 11, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Climb?
The main cast of The Climb includes John Hurt, Gregory Smith, David Strathairn, Stephen McHattie, Seth Smith.