Life at the Top
"The more they live it up the more they have to live it down!"
Originally released in 1965. Life at the Top is a drama film. directed by Ted Kotcheff.
Starring Laurence Harvey, Jean Simmons, and Honor Blackman
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 14, 1965
60 years ago
Runtime
1h 57m
117 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (16 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Romulus Films
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 d...
Who directed Life at the Top?
Life at the Top was directed by Ted Kotcheff.
How long is Life at the Top?
Life at the Top has a runtime of 1 hours and 57 minutes (117 minutes total).
When was Life at the Top released?
Life at the Top was released on December 14, 1965 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Life at the Top?
The main cast of Life at the Top includes Laurence Harvey, Jean Simmons, Honor Blackman, Michael Craig, Donald Wolfit.