The Climb
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.
Top Cast
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John Hurt
Chuck Langer
Gregory Smith
Danny Himes
David Strathairn
Earl Himes
Stephen McHattie
Jack McLaskin
Seth Smith
Andy Sweeney
Sarah Buxton
Ruth Langer
Marla Sokoloff
Leslie Himes
Matthew Ness
Wayne Barto
Michael Saccente
Ed Langer
Tina Regtien
Eileen Barto
Oliver Hodges
Tommy Sweeney
Michael Galvin
Father Cronin
Nigel Godfrey
Langer's Doctor
Dave Perrett
Joe Grace
Peter Rowley
Rules Rhodes
Richard Cox
Storeman
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 18, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bob Swaim
- Screenplay & Story
- Vince McKewin
- Original Title
- The Climb
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand, Canada, France
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Ellipse Programme, Isambard Productions Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bob Swaim
Vince McKewin
Marie-Sophie Dubus
Department Leadership Roster
Bob Swaim
Director
Vince McKewin
Writer
Kim Sinclair
Production Design
Marie-Sophie Dubus
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Climb.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Climb
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 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.
Who directed The Climb?
The Climb was directed by Bob Swaim.
Who stars in The Climb?
The principal cast of The Climb includes John Hurt, Gregory Smith, David Strathairn, Stephen McHattie, Seth Smith.
When was The Climb released and how long is it?
The Climb was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.