Climber's High
クライマーズ・ハイ
Synopsis
On August 12, 1985, a jumbo jet crashes, causing 520 fatalities, making the accident the biggest single-plane accident in the world. The local press reporters are tossed about by the waves of facts and rumors. While overwhelmed by the magnitude of the accident, Yuuki, in charge of this crash report at a local newspaper, faces a string of decision-making moments. What are news and a reporter? How should a man do his work and survive in a corporate hierarchy? What do family and friends mean to him? An intriguing story, which keeps the audience on the edge of tension and reality.
Top Cast
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Shinichi Tsutsumi
Kazuo Kiki
Masato Sakai
Tatsuya Sayama
Machiko Ono
Chizuko Tamaki
Kenichi Endo
Yohei Todoroki
Keisuke Horibe
Zenkichi Tazawa
Tsutomu Yamazaki
Raizo Shirakawa
Tomorowo Taguchi
Enji Kishi
Masahiro Takashima
Anzai Koichiro
Denden
Masao Kamejima
Magi
Benjiro Yoshii
Kenichi Takitoh
Shusaku Kanzawa
Sarutoki Minagawa
Yasuo Ito
Kenichi Yajima
Masashi Moriya
Shinji Hiwatashi
Naoki Kuresaka
Toshihiro Yashiba
Tokihiko Moriwaki
Akira Otaka
Shintaro Fujinami
Maho Nonami
Minami Kuroda
Naomi Nishida
Sayuri Anzai
Release History & Theatrical Window
Eiga-Sai Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Masato Harada
- Screenplay & Story
- Izuru Narushima, Masato Katō, Masato Harada
- Original Score
- Takatsugu Muramatsu
- Original Title
- クライマーズ・ハイ
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Production Studios
- Toei Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Masato Harada
Izuru Narushima, Masato Katō, Masato Harada, Hideo Yokoyama
Takatsugu Muramatsu
Gen Kobayashi
Hiroshi Sunaga, Eugene Harada
Department Leadership Roster
Izuru Narushima
Screenplay
Masato Katō
Screenplay
Masato Harada
Director
Katsuhiro Fukuzawa
Production Design
Hiroshi Sunaga
Editor
Masae Miyamoto
Costume Design
Gen Kobayashi
Director of Photography
Eugene Harada
Editor
Takatsugu Muramatsu
Original Music Composer
Masato Harada
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Climber's High.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Climber's High
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Climber's High about?
On August 12, 1985, a jumbo jet crashes, causing 520 fatalities, making the accident the biggest single-plane accident in the world. The local press reporters are tossed about by the waves of facts and rumors. While overwhelmed by the magnitude of the accident, Yuuki, in charge of this crash report at a local newspaper, faces a string of decision-making moments. What are news and a reporter? How should a man do his work and survive in a corporate hierarchy? What do family and friends mean to him? An intriguing story, which keeps the audience on the edge of tension and reality.
Who directed Climber's High?
Climber's High was directed by Masato Harada.
Who stars in Climber's High?
The principal cast of Climber's High includes Shinichi Tsutsumi, Masato Sakai, Machiko Ono, Kenichi Endo, Keisuke Horibe.
When was Climber's High released and how long is it?
Climber's High was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 2h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Climber's High?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Climber's High was composed by Takatsugu Muramatsu.
Is Climber's High based on a book or true story?
Climber's High is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Hideo Yokoyama".