Room at the Top(1958)
A savage story of lust and ambition
Room at the Top Synopsis
An ambitious young accountant schemes to wed a wealthy factory owner's daughter, despite falling in love with a married older woman.
Room at the Top (1958) is a drama and romance film directed by Jack Clayton, released on December 29, 1958 with a runtime of 1h 55m. It stars Laurence Harvey, Simone Signoret, Heather Sears and Donald Wolfit. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 147 ratings.
- Director:
- Jack Clayton
- Writers:
- Neil Paterson, Mordecai Richler, John Braine
- Producers:
- James Woolf, John Woolf
- Cinematographer:
- Freddie Francis
- Composer:
- Mario Nascimbene
- Production:
- Romulus Films, Remus
- Status:
- Released
Room at the Top (1958) Trailer
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Room at the Top Cast & Crew
Main cast
Laurence Harvey
as Joe Lampton
Simone Signoret
as Alice Aisgill
Heather Sears
as Susan Brown
Donald Wolfit
as Mr. Brown
Donald Houston
as Charles Soames
Hermione Baddeley
as Elspeth
Beatrice Varley
as Aunt
Allan Cuthbertson
as George Aisgill
Raymond Huntley
as Mr. Hoylake
John Westbrook
as Jack Wales
Ambrosine Phillpotts
as Mrs. Brown
Richard Pasco
as Teddy
Key crew
Directed by Jack Clayton, written by Neil Paterson, Mordecai Richler and John Braine, produced by James Woolf and John Woolf.
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Room at the Top Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 147 ratings.
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Room at the Top – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Room at the Top online?
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Room at the Top (1958) is available to stream on fuboTV and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Room at the Top?
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The main cast of Room at the Top (1958) includes Laurence Harvey, Simone Signoret, Heather Sears, Donald Wolfit and Donald Houston. The film was directed by Jack Clayton. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Room at the Top released?
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Room at the Top was released on December 29, 1958 and runs for 1h 55m.
Is Room at the Top worth watching?
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Room at the Top (1958) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 147 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Room at the Top?
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Yes. The official Room at the Top trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.