Room at the Top (1958)
A savage story of lust and ambition
An ambitious young accountant schemes to wed a wealthy factory owner's daughter, despite falling in love with a married older woman.
Director: Jack Clayton
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 115 min
Release Date: December 29, 1958
Cast
- Laurence Harvey - Joe Lampton
- Simone Signoret - Alice Aisgill
- Heather Sears - Susan Brown
- Donald Wolfit - Mr. Brown
- Donald Houston - Charles Soames
- Hermione Baddeley - Elspeth
- Beatrice Varley - Aunt
- Allan Cuthbertson - George Aisgill
- Raymond Huntley - Mr. Hoylake
- John Westbrook - Jack Wales
Screenplay
- Neil Paterson (Screenplay)
- Mordecai Richler
- John Braine (Novel)
Music: Mario Nascimbene
Cinematography: Freddie Francis
Editing: Ralph Kemplen
Production: Romulus Films, Remus
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
One-Night Stands and Consequences, Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Paralyzing Guilt and Remorse, Overwhelming Shame and Silence
Keywords
small town, northern england, based on novel or book, blackmail, pregnancy, assault, loss of virginity, yorkshire, guilt, new job, drunkenness, kitchen sink realism
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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.
- Who stars in Room at the Top?
- Room at the Top stars Laurence Harvey, Simone Signoret, Heather Sears, Donald Wolfit, Donald Houston, Hermione Baddeley.
- How long is Room at the Top?
- Room at the Top has a runtime of 1h 55m (115 minutes).
- What genre is Room at the Top?
- Room at the Top is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Room at the Top produced?
- Room at the Top was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Room at the Top?
- The themes of Room at the Top include: One-Night Stands and Consequences, Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Paralyzing Guilt and Remorse, Overwhelming Shame and Silence.