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The Climb (1999)
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Reviews Counted: 4
Fresh: 3
Rotten:1
Average Rating: N/A
Theatrical Release:Feb 18, 1999 Wide
Synopsis: In 1959 Baltimore, Danny is a young boy who wants to climb a local radio tower before it gets torn down to prove his courage, while his father is mocked for not having served in the military. One... In 1959 Baltimore, Danny is a young boy who wants to climb a local radio tower before it gets torn down to prove his courage, while his father is mocked for not having served in the military. One of Danny's neighbors, Chuck (John Hurt), is an embittered and aging former engineer who offers to help Danny plan to climb the tower, leading to an intense and heartwarming adventure for all concerned. THE CLIMB is a well-crafted family film featuring a terrific performance from the always-dependable Hurt. [More]
Starring: John Hurt, Gregory Edward Smith, David Strathairn, Stephen McHattie
Starring: John Hurt, Gregory Edward Smith, David Strathairn, Stephen McHattie, Seth Smith, Sarah Buxton, Marla Sokoloff
Director: Bob Swaim
Director: Bob Swaim
Screenwriter: Vince McKewin
Producer: Mark McClafferty, Pamela Edwards McClafferty, Tom Parkinson
Studio: Spellbound Pictures
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Nov 16, 1999
Reviews for The Climb
John Hurt, the star of The Climb, is an actor with an often staggering capacity for conveying human suffering.
It's properly nostalgic, beautifully made, and has a little something for everyone.
[John] Hurt infuses the part with wicked humor, a mix of wisdom and despair. He creates a beautiful portrait of a man who can't wait to be done with life.
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