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John Langer (Two-time Academy Award nominee John Hurt), a crusty old civic engineer, has an arsenal full of memories. With irreverent wit, he rattles on in his irascible humor burning his spicy stories into the imagination of a young neighbor kid, Danny Himes (Young Artist Award winner Gregory Smith). Danny is a gifted, spirited athlete with something to prove. Worldly, old man Langer has turned his back on proving anything at all.
Old man Langer and Danny seem an unlikely pair. Their relationship turns from young caregiver/caretaker to student/mentor to comrades on a quest to free themselves individually and together from life's inequities and inevitabilities.
It's post WWII. Danny's father, Earl (Academy Award nominee David Strathairn), did not serve in the military and is considered a coward. Danny excels to overcome his father's reputation while Earl is actually more a man than the town knows.
"You don't smoke, you don't drink, and you don't screw. What kind of man are you anyway?" Langer asks Danny.
The more appropriate question is: "What kind of men were they?" That is the Story of The Climb.
94 minutes COLOR
Rated PG-13
Read what The Critics have said about THE CLIMB!
"[John] Hurt brings Langer to life with… unapologetic genuineness. [The Climb] deserves mass consumption." -Houston Chronicle
"A jewel well-worth seeking out for its humanity, humor, and most of all, the brilliant hurting of Hurt." -Chicago Tribune
"'The Climb' is the type of sleeper film that deserves to be discovered. Tender, touching, tremendously exciting, and very funny. Hurt gives a grand performance and Smith does a remarkable job." -Village News/Southwest News
"An earnest coming of age tale. Strathairn excels, Hurt is terrific!" -Miami Herald
"A sincere effort! Fine performances, most notably by John Hurt, David Strathairn and young Gregory Smith." -Los Angeles Times
"Inspiring! Properly nostalgic, beautifully made! Has something for everyone" -The SF Examiner
"Accomplished in telling its heartfelt story... [John] Hurt [gives an] amazing performance... Hurt infuses the part with wicked humor, a mix of wisdom and despair." -San Francisco Chronicle
"[David] Strathairn is... compelling, while [John] Hurt pulls out all the stops and delivers a highly entertaining turn. Gregory Smith is the rare screen adolescent who is both credible and interesting." -The Hollywood Reporter

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CAST
John Hurt ... Chuck Langer
Gregory Smith ... Danny Himes
David Strathairn ... Earl Himes
Marla Sokoloff ... Leslie Himes
Sarah Buxton ... Ruth Langer
Stephen McHattie ... Jack McLaskin
Seth Smith ... Andy Sweeney
Matthew Ness ... Wayne Barto
Tina Regtien ... Eileen Barto

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS
Robert Rea
Mark McClafferty

PRODUCERS
Mark McClafferty
Pamela Edwards McClafferty
Tom Parkinson

WRITER
Vince McKewin

DIRECTOR
Bob Swaim

STUDIO
Spellbound Pictures

Heroes:

William "Tilly" McClafferty
December 22, 1919
August 31, 2007

A Tribute Site To
William "Tilly" McClafferty


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A gift of friendship and family

The perfect gift of friendship & family! Now available at Amazon.com Have a safe and happy holiday. -From The Climb...
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Tribute to William "Tilly" McClafferty

We would like to invite fans to a tribute site to our father, William "Tilly" McClafferty, a WWII Veteran. William "Tilly" McClaffertyDecember 22, 1919August 31, 2007Tribute Site...
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Now exclusively available to own at Amazon.com

We are excited to announce, "The Climb" DVD (2007 Re-Issue), is now exclusively available on Amazon.com!Click here for details!...
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BusyMom reviews "The Climb"!!!

"A great family movie, and, it stimulates discussion about... courage and honor."The ClimbReviewed by BusyMom.netThe Climb The acclaimed family film, The Climb, was released on DVD August 21, 2007.It ...
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THE CLIMB RE-RELEASED ON DVD! Available now at Amazon!

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THE CLIMB, AN INTERNATIONAL AWARDING WINNING FAMILY FILM, IS RE-RELEASED ON DVD AUGUST 21, 2007 All-star ca...
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