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The Climb

Play trailer Poster for The Climb PG-13,  1998,  1h 34m,  Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist - - 4 Reviews Tomatometer 93% 250+ Ratings Popcornmeter
Tomatometer 4 Reviews 93% Popcornmeter 250+ Ratings
In the summer of 1959, 12-year-old Danny Himes (Gregory Smith) wants to prove his bravery by climbing a soon-to-be demolished radio tower. His competitors in the race to the top are bullies Andy (Seth Smith) and Tommy Sweeney (Oliver Hodges), who constantly mock Danny's father, Earl (David Strathairn), for not serving in World War II or Korea. After accidentally injuring his cranky neighbor, Chuck Langer (John Hurt), Danny begins to spend time with the old man, who helps him plan his climb.

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Michael Wilmington Chicago Tribune Jun 4, 2007
John Hurt, the star of The Climb, is an actor with an often staggering capacity for conveying human suffering. Go to Full Review
Peter Stack San Francisco Chronicle Jan 1, 2000
3/4
[John] Hurt infuses the part with wicked humor, a mix of wisdom and despair. He creates a beautiful portrait of a man who can't wait to be done with life. Go to Full Review
Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Aug 21, 2005
2/5
G. Allen Johnson San Francisco Examiner Jan 1, 2000
3.5/4
It's properly nostalgic, beautifully made, and has a little something for everyone. Go to Full Review
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Cast & Crew

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Bob Swaim

Director

John Hurt

Chuck Langer

Gregory Smith

Danny Himes

David Strathairn

Earl Himes

Stephen McHattie

Jack McLaskin

Seth Smith

Andy Sweeney

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The Climb

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Movie Info

Synopsis In the summer of 1959, 12-year-old Danny Himes (Gregory Smith) wants to prove his bravery by climbing a soon-to-be demolished radio tower. His competitors in the race to the top are bullies Andy (Seth Smith) and Tommy Sweeney (Oliver Hodges), who constantly mock Danny's father, Earl (David Strathairn), for not serving in World War II or Korea. After accidentally injuring his cranky neighbor, Chuck Langer (John Hurt), Danny begins to spend time with the old man, who helps him plan his climb.
Director
Bob Swaim
Producer
Tom Parkinson, Mark McClafferty
Screenwriter
Vince McKewin
Distributor
Panorama Entertainment [us]
Production Co
Ellipse Programme, Isambard Productions Ltd.
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 15, 1998, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
May 22, 2017
Runtime
1h 34m
Sound Mix
Surround, Dolby Digital
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