The Glass Ceiling(1971)
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The Glass Ceiling Synopsis
A lonely housewife hears a man’s footsteps in the apartment above her late at night. The upstairs neighbor insists it is her husband who has returned from business but her explanations are soon contradicted. The woman begins to think her neighbor has murdered her husband.
The Glass Ceiling (1971) is a mystery and horror film directed by Eloy de la Iglesia, released on May 3, 1971 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Carmen Sevilla, Dean Selmier, Patty Shepard and Fernando Cebrián. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 18 ratings.
- Director:
- Eloy de la Iglesia
- Writers:
- Eloy de la Iglesia, Antonio Fos
- Cinematographer:
- Francisco Fraile
- Composer:
- Ángel Arteaga
- Production:
- Fono España S.A.
- Status:
- Released
The Glass Ceiling Cast & Crew
Main cast
Carmen Sevilla
as Marta
Dean Selmier
as Ricardo
Patty Shepard
as Julia
Fernando Cebrián
as Carlos
Emma Cohen
as Rosa
Encarna Paso
as Rita
Rafael Hernández
as Padre
- Javier De Campos
Javier De Campos
as Empleado
- Patricia Cealot
Patricia Cealot
Hugo Blanco
as Repartidor
Key crew
Directed by Eloy de la Iglesia, written by Eloy de la Iglesia and Antonio Fos.
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The Glass Ceiling Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 18 ratings.
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The Glass Ceiling – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Glass Ceiling online?
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The Glass Ceiling (1971) is available to stream on Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Screambox Amazon Channel, Troma NOW, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and Bloodstream, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Glass Ceiling?
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The main cast of The Glass Ceiling (1971) includes Carmen Sevilla, Dean Selmier, Patty Shepard, Fernando Cebrián and Emma Cohen. The film was directed by Eloy de la Iglesia. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Glass Ceiling released?
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The Glass Ceiling was released on May 3, 1971 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is The Glass Ceiling worth watching?
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The Glass Ceiling (1971) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 18 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy mystery and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.