Climber's High (2008)
Original title: クライマーズ・ハイ
Climber's High is a 2008 Japanese-language drama movie directed by Masato Harada, with a running time of 2h 25m. It stars Shinichi Tsutsumi, Masato Sakai and Machiko Ono.
On August 12, 1985, a jumbo jet crashes, causing 520 fatalities, making the accident the biggest single-plane accident in the world. The local press reporters are tossed about by the waves of facts and rumors. While overwhelmed by the magnitude of the accident, Yuuki, in charge of this crash report at a local newspaper, faces a string of decision-making moments. What are news and a reporter? How should a man do his work and survive in a corporate hierarchy? What do family and friends mean to him? An intriguing story, which keeps the audience on the edge of tension and reality.
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What is Climber's High about?
On August 12, 1985, a jumbo jet crashes, causing 520 fatalities, making the accident the biggest single-plane accident in the world. The local press reporters are tossed about by the waves of facts and rumors. While overwhelmed by the magnitude of the accident, Yuuki, in charge of this crash report at a local newspaper, faces a string of decision-making moments. What are news and a reporter? How should a man do his work and survive in a corporate hierarchy? What do family and friends mean to him? An intriguing story, which keeps the audience on the edge of tension and reality.
When was Climber's High released?
Climber's High was released on 5 July 2008.
How long is Climber's High?
Climber's High runs 2h 25m.
Who made Climber's High?
Climber's High was directed by Masato Harada.
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Cast
- Shinichi Tsutsumi as Kazuo Kiki
- Masato Sakai as Tatsuya Sayama
- Machiko Ono as Chizuko Tamaki
- Kenichi Endo as Yohei Todoroki
- Keisuke Horibe as Zenkichi Tazawa
- Tsutomu Yamazaki as Raizo Shirakawa
- Tomorowo Taguchi as Enji Kishi
- Masahiro Takashima as Anzai Koichiro
- Denden as Masao Kamejima
- Magi as Benjiro Yoshii
- Kenichi Takitoh as Shusaku Kanzawa
- Sarutoki Minagawa as Yasuo Ito