The Tenth Level
"A world of evil so terrifying no one dares penetrate its secret. Until now!"
Originally released in 1976. The Tenth Level is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Charles S. Dubin.
Starring William Shatner, Lynn Carlin, and Ossie Davis
Synopsis
Inspired by the Stanley Milgram obedience research, this TV movie chronicles a psychology professor's study to determine why people, such as the Nazis, were willing to "just follow orders" and do horrible things to others. Professor Stephen Turner leads students to believe that they are applying increasingly painful electric shocks to other subjects when they fail to perform a task correctly, and is alarmed to see how much pain the students can be convinced to inflict "in the name of science."
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 26, 1976
49 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
5.1/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- CBS Studios
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Tenth Level about?
Inspired by the Stanley Milgram obedience research, this TV movie chronicles a psychology professor's study to determine why people, such as the Nazis, were willing to "just follow orders" and do h...
Who directed The Tenth Level?
The Tenth Level was directed by Charles S. Dubin.
How long is The Tenth Level?
The Tenth Level has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was The Tenth Level released?
The Tenth Level was released on August 26, 1976 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Tenth Level?
The main cast of The Tenth Level includes William Shatner, Lynn Carlin, Ossie Davis, Viveca Lindfors, Estelle Parsons.