The Climber
L'ambizioso
Synopsis
Joe Dallesandro plays a hungry young buck who aspires to be a career criminal. He starts out working at a warehouse for a gangster where he helps to relocate illegal contraband, and because of his ruthlessness and dependability he begins to ascend the ladder of organized crime. Of course, the more powerful he becomes, the more "Climbers" come out of the shadows to take his place.
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Joe Dallesandro
Aldo
Stefania Casini
Luciana
Benito Artesi
Ciriaco
Mario De Luca
Biker - Aldo's Crew
Ferdinando Murolo
Carlo
Raymond Pellegrin
Don Enrico
Tony Askin
Gypsy - Aldo's Crew
Leopoldo Buondonno
Giovanni Cianfriglia
Gianni - Aldo's Crew
Angelo Corrieri
Paolo De Lucia
Biker - Aldo's Crew
Bruno Di Luia
Don Enrico's Enforcer
Ugo Donadio
Gypsy - Aldo's Crew
Bernard Farber
The Hitman
Antonella Fasano
Carlo's Wife
Ranieri Ferrara
Marcello Filotico
Nightclub Owner
Gregorio Gandolfo
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pasquale Squitieri
- Screenplay & Story
- Pasquale Squitieri
- Original Score
- Franco Campanino
- Original Title
- L'ambizioso
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- Laser Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pasquale Squitieri
Pasquale Squitieri, Carlo Rivolta
Franco Campanino
Eugenio Bentivoglio
Mauro Bonanni
Department Leadership Roster
Pasquale Squitieri
Director
Franco Campanino
Original Music Composer
Mauro Bonanni
Editor
Eugenio Bentivoglio
Director of Photography
Pasquale Squitieri
Screenplay
Roberto Ranucci
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Climber.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Climber
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Climber about?
Joe Dallesandro plays a hungry young buck who aspires to be a career criminal. He starts out working at a warehouse for a gangster where he helps to relocate illegal contraband, and because of his ruthlessness and dependability he begins to ascend the ladder of organized crime. Of course, the more powerful he becomes, the more "Climbers" come out of the shadows to take his place.
Who directed The Climber?
The Climber was directed by Pasquale Squitieri.
Who stars in The Climber?
The principal cast of The Climber includes Joe Dallesandro, Stefania Casini, Benito Artesi, Mario De Luca, Ferdinando Murolo.
When was The Climber released and how long is it?
The Climber was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for The Climber?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Climber was composed by Franco Campanino.