The Climber

5.2/1019751h 53mReleased

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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.

Released: Feb 18, 1975

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Joe Dallesandro

Aldo

Stefania Casini

Luciana

Benito Artesi

Ciriaco

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