Among Giants

Among Giants - 1999 | 95mins | Comedy | Colour

The Production Team

Director: Sam Miller.
Producer: Stephen Garrett.
Executive Producer: Jana Edelbaum, Jane Barclay, Sharon Harel and David M. Thompson.
Associate Producer: Lou Spain.
Script: Simon Beaufoy.
Cinematography: Witold Stok.
Editing: Paul Green and Elen Pierce Lewis.
Production Design: Luana Hanson.
Costume Design: Stephanie Collie.
Sound: Rosie Straker.
Original Music: Tim Atack.

The Cast

Pete Postlethwaite - Ray
Rachel Griffiths - Gerry
James Thornton - Steven
Lennie James - Shovel
Andy Serkis - Bob

Plot Synopsis

Set amongst the working classes of Sheffield, Australian backpacker Gerry (Rachel Griffiths) meets middle-aged Ray (Pete Postlethwaite), who's separated from his estranged wife due to his work, and now lives with younger pal Steve (James Thornton). Ray is the foreman of a motley crew of free-lance painter hired by the local electrical company to paint electricity pylons on the Yorkshire moors by the end of the summer.

Owing to her mountain climbing skills, Gerry asks Ray for a job, and while the crew initially resents having a woman on the team, her fearlessness soon wins them over. Steven has eyes for Gerry, but despite the age gap she takes up with Ray instead. Ray's love and generosity make Gerry think she can settle down, which sets the stage for Steven to feel betrayed by both when Gerry decides to complicate matters.