Room at the Top
"A savage story of lust and ambition"
Originally released in 1958. Room at the Top is a drama/romance film. directed by Jack Clayton.
Starring Laurence Harvey, Simone Signoret, and Heather Sears
Synopsis
An ambitious young accountant schemes to wed a wealthy factory owner's daughter, despite falling in love with a married older woman.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 29, 1958
67 years ago
Runtime
1h 55m
115 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (140 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Laurence Harvey
as Joe Lampton
Simone Signoret
as Alice Aisgill
Heather Sears
as Susan Brown
Donald Wolfit
as Mr. Brown
Donald Houston
as Charles Soames
Hermione Baddeley
as Elspeth
Beatrice Varley
as Aunt
Allan Cuthbertson
as George Aisgill
Raymond Huntley
as Mr. Hoylake
John Westbrook
as Jack Wales
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Romulus Films
- Remus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Room at the Top about?
An ambitious young accountant schemes to wed a wealthy factory owner's daughter, despite falling in love with a married older woman.
Who directed Room at the Top?
Room at the Top was directed by Jack Clayton.
How long is Room at the Top?
Room at the Top has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
When was Room at the Top released?
Room at the Top was released on December 29, 1958 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Room at the Top?
The main cast of Room at the Top includes Laurence Harvey, Simone Signoret, Heather Sears, Donald Wolfit, Donald Houston.
Is Room at the Top worth watching?
Room at the Top has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 140 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.