The Climb (1998): Cast
The Climb is a 1998 drama directed by Bob Swaim, starring Gregory Smith as Danny Himes, John Hurt and Sarah Buxton. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- Bob Swaim
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Ellipse Programme
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Climb About?
The premise of The Climb without spoilers.
1959 Baltimore, 12‑year‑old Danny is called a coward because his father never fought in the war. When a radio tower set for demolition stands on a hill, Danny climbs it to prove himself. He is helped by Old Man Langer, a dying man who asks Danny to end his life. A drunk neighbor fires his rifle, prompting Danny’s father to intervene on a stormy night.
The Climb Themes & Keywords
· 31 tags- young
- whiskey
- pistol
- boy drinks whiskey
- boy drinks alcohol
- 12 year old boy
- neighbor
- old man
- coward
- rifle
- dying
- suicide
+19 more Show fewer
- memory
- masculinity
- friendship
- friend
- man boy relationship
- high school athlete
- drunkenness
- war veteran
- assisted suicide
- post world war two
- climbing
- father son relationship
- boy
- storytelling
- children
- baltimore maryland
- 1950s
- radio tower
- independent film
The Climb Cast & Characters
Gregory Smith leads the cast as Danny Himes, with John Hurt as Chuck Langer and Sarah Buxton as Ruth Langer. Directed by Bob Swaim; 16 actors are credited in all.
- Director Bob Swaim
- Gregory Smith as Danny Himes
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John Hurt as Chuck Langer - Sarah Buxton as Ruth Langer
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Stephen McHattie as Jack McLaskin
Also Starring in The Climb
· 12 more- David Strathairn Earl Himes
- Marla Sokoloff Leslie Himes
- Richard Cox Storeman
- Michael Saccente Ed Langer
- Peter Rowley Rules Rhodes
- Nigel Godfrey Langer's Doctor
- Seth Smith Andy Sweeney
- Michael Galvin Father Cronin
- Tina Regtien Eileen Barto
- Oliver Hodges Tommy Sweeney
- Matthew Ness Wayne Barto
- Dave Perrett Joe Grace
More from Bob Swaim
More films directed by Bob Swaim: Nos amis les flics, Masquerade, Half Moon Street and La Balance.
The Climb Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “A Hero's Climb” and “Dannys Mutprobe”.
- Also known as
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- A Hero's Climb
- Dannys Mutprobe
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The Climb FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Climb, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Climb?
The Climb runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was The Climb released?
The Climb was released on March 11, 1998.
Who directed The Climb?
The Climb was directed by Bob Swaim.
More films by Bob Swaim Who is in the cast of The Climb?
The Climb stars Gregory Smith as Danny Himes, John Hurt as Chuck Langer and Sarah Buxton as Ruth Langer, among 16 credited actors.
Does The Climb have a post-credit scene?
No. The Climb has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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