Life at the Top
“The more they live it up the more they have to live it down!”
Successful businessman Joe Lampton is married to the wealthy Susan, has two children, and lives in the mill town of Warley in northern England. But his career seems to have plateaued, leaving him disillusioned. This feeling is only exacerbated when he discovers his wife's infidelity with local man Mark. So he takes up with attractive TV host Norah and moves with her to London, aiming to reignite the fire that drove him to the top.
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About Life at the Top
Life at the Top is a 1965 English-language drama film directed by Ted Kotcheff. The cast is led by Laurence Harvey, Jean Simmons, Honor Blackman. It has a runtime of 1h 57m.
Life at the Top was produced by Romulus Films and made in United Kingdom. It was released on December 14, 1965, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Ted Kotcheff
- Writers
- Mordecai Richler
- Release date
- December 14, 1965
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- Romulus Films
Life at the Top cast & crew
Life at the Top was directed by Ted Kotcheff and written by Mordecai Richler.
The cast features Laurence Harvey as Joe Lampton, Jean Simmons as Susan Lampton, Honor Blackman as Norah Hauxley, Michael Craig as Mark, Donald Wolfit as Abe Brown, and Robert Morley as Tiffield.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Richard Addinsell, cinematography is by Oswald Morris, and it was produced by James Woolf and John Woolf.
Is Life at the Top worth watching?
At 1h 57m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Life at the Top is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Life at the Top
Laurence Harvey
Joe Lampton
Jean Simmons
Susan Lampton
Honor Blackman
Norah Hauxley
Michael Craig
Mark
Donald Wolfit
Abe Brown
Robert Morley
Tiffield
Margaret Johnston
Sybil
Ambrosine Phillpotts
Mrs. Margaret Brown
Allan Cuthbertson
George Aisgill
Paul A. Martin
Harry
Frances Cosslett
Barbara
Ian Shand
Ralph Hethersett
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Life at the Top — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Life at the Top in United States?
Life at the Top is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is Life at the Top in?
Life at the Top is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Life at the Top?
Life at the Top runs 1 hours 57 minutes (117 minutes).
▸What is Life at the Top rated?
Life at the Top is rated NR. It holds a 5.9/10 audience score from 17 ratings.
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