The Lift(1983)
De Lift
Take the stairs, take the stairs. For God's sake, take the Stairs!!!
The Lift Synopsis
A lift technician finds himself drawn into a web of mystery and peril as he investigates the perplexing deadly accidents occurring in the elevators of a new office building.
The Lift (1983) is a horror, thriller and comedy film directed by Dick Maas, released on May 11, 1983 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Huub Stapel, Willeke van Ammelrooy, Josine van Dalsum and Liz Snoijink. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 199 ratings.
- Director:
- Dick Maas
- Writers:
- Dick Maas
- Producers:
- Matthijs van Heijningen
- Cinematographer:
- Marc Felperlaan
- Composer:
- Dick Maas
- Production:
- Sigma Film Productions, First Floor Features
- Budget:
- $350,000
- Status:
- Released
The Lift (1983) Trailer
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The Lift Cast & Crew
Main cast
Huub Stapel
as Felix Adelaar
Willeke van Ammelrooy
as Mieke de Beer
Josine van Dalsum
as Saskia Adelaar
Liz Snoijink
as Vrouw in Lift
- Wiske Sterringa
Wiske Sterringa
as Vrouw in Lift
Huib Broos
as Man in Lift
Pieter Lutz
as Man in Lift
- Johan Hobo
Johan Hobo
as Ober
Dick Scheffer
as Gérant
- Matthias Maat
Matthias Maat
as Ober
- Ger van Groningen
Ger van Groningen
as Ober
- Jan Anne Drenth
Jan Anne Drenth
as Nachtportier
Key crew
Directed by Dick Maas, written by Dick Maas, produced by Matthijs van Heijningen.
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The Lift Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 199 ratings.
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The Lift – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Lift online?
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The Lift (1983) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, AMC+ Amazon Channel, Shudder, Night Flight Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Lift?
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The main cast of The Lift (1983) includes Huub Stapel, Willeke van Ammelrooy, Josine van Dalsum, Liz Snoijink and Wiske Sterringa. The film was directed by Dick Maas. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Lift released?
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The Lift was released on May 11, 1983 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is The Lift worth watching?
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The Lift (1983) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 199 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror, thriller and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Lift?
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Yes. The official The Lift trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.