The Climber (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1975, The Climber is a thriller film directed by Pasquale Squitieri, running about 113 minutes.
What it’s about. Joe Dallesandro plays a hungry young buck who aspires to be a career criminal. He starts out working at a warehouse for a gangster where he helps to relocate illegal contraband, and because of his ruthlessness and dependability he begins to ascend the ladder of organized crime. Of course, the more powerful he becomes, the more "Climbers" come out of the shadows to take his place.
Who’s in it. The Climber stars Joe Dallesandro as Aldo, Stefania Casini as Luciana, Benito Artesi as Ciriaco and Ferdinando Murolo as Carlo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, The Climber has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Climber page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Climber tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Climber (1975)?
- In GB, The Climber is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Climber worth watching?
- The Climber holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Climber?
- The Climber stars Joe Dallesandro, Stefania Casini, Benito Artesi, Ferdinando Murolo and Raymond Pellegrin.
- When was The Climber released?
- The Climber was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.