Among Giants
“Some Heights Can Only Be Reached By The Heart”
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Miller
- Screenplay & Story
- Simon Beaufoy
- Original Score
- Tim Atack
- Original Title
- Among Giants
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- BBC, Arts Council of England, British Screen Productions, Fox Searchlight Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Miller
Simon Beaufoy
Tim Atack
Witold Stok
Paul Green, Elen Pierce Lewis
Stephen Garrett, Jana Edelbaum, Jane Barclay, Sharon Harel-Cohen, Colin Pons
Department Leadership Roster
Sam Miller
Director
Simon Beaufoy
Screenplay
Stephen Garrett
Producer
Colin Pons
Producer
Tim Atack
Original Music Composer
Witold Stok
Director of Photography
Paul Green
Editor
Elen Pierce Lewis
Editor
Luana Hanson
Production Design
Stephanie Collie
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Among Giants
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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 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.
Who directed Among Giants?
Among Giants was directed by Sam Miller.
Who stars in Among Giants?
The principal cast of Among Giants includes Pete Postlethwaite, Rachel Griffiths, James Thornton, Andy Serkis, Lennie James.
When was Among Giants released and how long is it?
Among Giants was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Among Giants?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Among Giants was composed by Tim Atack.