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The Climb (1998)
Director: Bob Swaim
Cast: John Hurt, Gregory Smith, David Strathairn, Stephen McHattie
Runtime94 min
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Baltimore, 1959. Danny's dad is the only man in the neighborhood who didn't fight in World War II. Danny, who's 12, gets teased and folks make nasty cracks about cowards. An old radio tower on a nearby hill is about to be torn down, and Danny decides to climb it to prove his courage. Help comes from an aging neighbor, Old Man Langer, a former construction foreman who's dying of cancer and wants Danny to help him commit suicide. Langer rigs pulleys and weights to help the lad make the climb. Meanwhile, an aggressive and angry neighbor (an army vet) regularly gets drunk and shoots off his rifle, and Danny's dad must confront him. It all comes to a head one stormy night.
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The Climb is a 1998 drama film directed by Bob Swaim that has received little critical attention or awards recognition. While audience reception data is not widely available, the film appears to be a relatively obscure and lesser-known work.
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Director Bob Swaim's 1998 drama 'The Climb' offers a poignant exploration of a young boy's quest for courage and the unexpected bonds he forms, featuring standout performances from John Hurt and Gregory Smith that add depth and nuance to the film's themes of fatherhood and personal transformation.
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Climbing is the human activity of ascending a steep object with the hands and/or feet.
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