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Life at the Top (1965)

Movie ★ 5.9 117 min

Drama

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.

Ted Kotcheff Director

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Quick facts

Released
December 14, 1965
Runtime
117 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0059389
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Themes

Cast

Laurence Harvey Laurence Harvey Joe Lampton Jean Simmons Jean Simmons Susan Lampton Honor Blackman Honor Blackman Norah Hauxley Michael Craig Michael Craig Mark Donald Wolfit Donald Wolfit Abe Brown Robert Morley Robert Morley Tiffield Margaret Johnston Margaret Johnston Sybil Ambrosine Phillpotts Ambrosine Phillpotts Mrs. Margaret Brown Allan Cuthbertson Allan Cuthbertson George Aisgill Paul A. Martin Harry Frances Cosslett Barbara Ian Shand Ralph Hethersett George A. Cooper George A. Cooper Graffham Nigel Davenport Nigel Davenport Mottram Andrew Laurence McLelland Geoffrey Bayldon Geoffrey Bayldon Industrial Psychologist Denis Quilley Denis Quilley Ben David Oxley David Oxley Tim

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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.
When was Life at the Top released?
Life at the Top is a 1965 drama film.
Where can I watch Life at the Top?
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