Among Giants (1998)

Some Heights Can Only Be Reached By The Heart

Among Giants (1998) poster

A manager hires Ray, off the books, to paint all the power towers in a 15-mile stretch of high-tension wires outside Sheffield. Ray's crew of men are friends, especially Ray with Steve, a young Romeo. Into the mix comes Gerry, an Australian with a spirit of adventure and mountain climbing skills. She wants a job, and against the others' advice, who don't want a woman on the job, Ray hires her. Then she and Ray fall in love. He asks her to marry him, gives her a ring. Steve's jealous; Ray's ex-wife complains that he spends on Gerry, not his own kids, and she predicts that Gerry won't stay around. Plus, there's pressure to finish the job fast. Economics, romance, and wanderlust spark the end.

Director: Sam Miller
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Tim Atack
Cinematography: Witold Stok
Editing: Paul Green, Elen Pierce Lewis
Production: BBC, Arts Council of England, British Screen Productions, Fox Searchlight Pictures
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Romantic Comedy and Love Sparks, Romantic Mishaps and Awkward Dating, High School Reunion and Comedy, Hilarious High School Prank War, Fun Romantic Stories

Keywords

yorkshire, love, friends

More Films by Director: Sam Miller
More Films in Genre: Comedy, Romance

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Among Giants about?
A manager hires Ray, off the books, to paint all the power towers in a 15-mile stretch of high-tension wires outside Sheffield. Ray's crew of men are friends, especially Ray with Steve, a young Romeo. Into the mix comes Gerry, an Australian with a spirit of adventure and mountain climbing skills. She wants a job, and against the others' advice, who don't want a woman on the job, Ray hires her. Then she and Ray fall in love. He asks her to marry him, gives her a ring. Steve's jealous; Ray's ex-wife complains that he spends on Gerry, not his own kids, and she predicts that Gerry won't stay around. Plus, there's pressure to finish the job fast. Economics, romance, and wanderlust spark the end.
Who directed Among Giants?
Among Giants was directed by Sam Miller.
Who stars in Among Giants?
Among Giants stars Pete Postlethwaite, Rachel Griffiths, James Thornton, Andy Serkis, Lennie James, Rob Jarvis.
How long is Among Giants?
Among Giants has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
What genre is Among Giants?
Among Giants is a Comedy, Romance film.
Where was Among Giants produced?
Among Giants was produced in United Kingdom.
What are the themes of Among Giants?
The themes of Among Giants include: Romantic Comedy and Love Sparks, Romantic Mishaps and Awkward Dating, High School Reunion and Comedy, Hilarious High School Prank War, Fun Romantic Stories.