The Last Rung on the Ladder

Name: The Last Rung on the Ladder
Director: Jim Cole
Genre: Drama
Released: 1987-01-01
Rating: 5.3
Cast: Adam Houhoulis, Melisa Whelden, Nat Wordell, Adam Howes

1987 · 12 min · ★ 5.3 · Drama

A man, upon learning of the suicide of his sister, flashes back to a summer when they were kids and he saved her from falling from a dilapitated ladder.

Directed by Jim Cole · Written by Jim Cole

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Adam Houhoulis Larry
Melisa Whelden Kitty
Nat Wordell Dad
Adam Howes Older Larry

Make it a double feature

2h 23m together

The Last Rung on the Ladder

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