Life at the Top (1965)

The more they live it up the more they have to live it down!

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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.

Director: Ted Kotcheff
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 117 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Richard Addinsell
Cinematography: Oswald Morris
Editing: Derek York
Production: Romulus Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

adultery, based on novel or book, textile industry, bad father-in-law, sequel, yorkshire, british high society, kitchen sink realism

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Ted Kotcheff
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Life at the Top about?
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.
Who directed Life at the Top?
Life at the Top was directed by Ted Kotcheff.
Who stars in Life at the Top?
Life at the Top stars Laurence Harvey, Jean Simmons, Honor Blackman, Michael Craig, Donald Wolfit, Robert Morley.
How long is Life at the Top?
Life at the Top has a runtime of 1h 57m (117 minutes).
What genre is Life at the Top?
Life at the Top is a Drama film.
Where was Life at the Top produced?
Life at the Top was produced in United Kingdom.