The Climb
“Thirty before him have perished... Now one of them will decide his fate.”
Synopsis
Based on the true story of the 1953 assault on Nanga Parbat, a treacherous Himalayan Peak.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Donald Shebib
- Screenplay & Story
- Claude Harz, Donald Shebib
- Original Score
- Peter Jermyn
- Original Title
- The Climb
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Wacko Productions II, Alberta Motion Picture Development Corporation, Téléfilm Canada, CTV, BBC Bristol Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Donald Shebib
Claude Harz, Donald Shebib
Peter Jermyn
Richard Leiterman
Ron Wiseman
Colin Godman, Wendy Wacko
Department Leadership Roster
Ron Wiseman
Editor
Richard Hudolin
Production Design
Peter Jermyn
Original Music Composer
Claude Harz
Writer
Colin Godman
Producer
Donald Shebib
Writer
Wendy Wacko
Producer
Dawne Andrews
Costume Design
Donald Shebib
Director
Richard Leiterman
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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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?
Based on the true story of the 1953 assault on Nanga Parbat, a treacherous Himalayan Peak.
Who directed The Climb?
The Climb was directed by Donald Shebib.
Who stars in The Climb?
The principal cast of The Climb includes Bruce Greenwood, James Hurdle, Kenneth Welsh, Ken Pogue, Denis Forest.
When was The Climb released and how long is it?
The Climb was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Climb?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Climb was composed by Peter Jermyn.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Climb?
The Climb holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).