The Last Rung on the Ladder (1987): Cast
The Last Rung on the Ladder is a 1987 short drama directed by Daniel Thron and Jim Cole, starring Adam Howes as Older Larry, Melisa Whelden and Adam Houhoulis. It runs 12 minutes.
- Release year
- Runtime
- 12 min
- Directors
- Daniel Thron and Jim Cole
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Talisman Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Last Rung on the Ladder About?
The premise of The Last Rung on the Ladder without spoilers.
A man, upon learning of the suicide of his sister, flashes back to a summer when they were kids and he saved her from falling from a dilapitated ladder.
The Last Rung on the Ladder Themes & Keywords
· 21 tags- based on the works of stephen king
- based on short story
- brother sister relationship
- father son relationship
- father daughter relationship
- family relationships
- flashback
- childhood memory
- nostalgia
- memory
- tool in title
- childhood
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- ladder
- broken ladder
- suicide
- suicide of sister
- loss of sister
- death of sister
- saving a life
- summer
- dollar baby
The Last Rung on the Ladder Cast & Characters
Adam Howes leads the cast as Older Larry, with Melisa Whelden as Kitty and Adam Houhoulis as Larry. Directed by Daniel Thron and Jim Cole; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Daniel Thron
- Co-director Jim Cole
- Adam Howes as Older Larry
- Melisa Whelden as Kitty
- Adam Houhoulis as Larry
- Nat Wordell as Dad
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The Last Rung on the Ladder FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Last Rung on the Ladder, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Last Rung on the Ladder?
The Last Rung on the Ladder runs 12 minutes.
When was The Last Rung on the Ladder released?
The Last Rung on the Ladder was released in 1987.
Who directed The Last Rung on the Ladder?
The Last Rung on the Ladder was directed by Daniel Thron and Jim Cole.
More films by Daniel Thron Who is in the cast of The Last Rung on the Ladder?
The Last Rung on the Ladder stars Adam Howes as Older Larry, Melisa Whelden as Kitty and Adam Houhoulis as Larry, among 4 credited actors.
Does The Last Rung on the Ladder have a post-credit scene?
No. The Last Rung on the Ladder has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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