The Lift
De Lift
“Take the stairs, take the stairs. For God's sake, take the Stairs!!!”
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Lift (1983) - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-11-28
Top Cast
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Huub Stapel
Felix Adelaar
Willeke van Ammelrooy
Mieke de Beer
Josine van Dalsum
Saskia Adelaar
Liz Snoijink
Vrouw in Lift
Wiske Sterringa
Vrouw in Lift
Huib Broos
Man in Lift
Pieter Lutz
Man in Lift
Johan Hobo
Ober
Dick Scheffer
Gérant
Matthias Maat
Ober
Ger van Groningen
Ober
Jan Anne Drenth
Nachtportier
Emma Onrust
Dochertje
Sydney Kuyer
Zoontje
Cor Witschge
Dagportier
Paul Gieske
Huismeester
Piet Römer
Beheerder
Serge-Henri Valcke
Psychiater
Release History & Theatrical Window
USA Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 4, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 30, 2026
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$350K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dick Maas
- Screenplay & Story
- Dick Maas
- Original Score
- Dick Maas
- Original Title
- De Lift
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Budget
- $350K
- Production Studios
- Sigma Film Productions, First Floor Features
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dick Maas
Dick Maas
Dick Maas
Marc Felperlaan
Hans van Dongen
Matthijs van Heijningen
Department Leadership Roster
Dick Maas
Screenplay
Hans van Dongen
Editor
Dick Maas
Original Music Composer
Dick Maas
Director
Marc Felperlaan
Director of Photography
Matthijs van Heijningen
Producer
Harry Ammerlaan
Production Design
Jany Temime
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lift
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Lift about?
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.
Who directed The Lift?
The Lift was directed by Dick Maas.
Who stars in The Lift?
The principal cast of The Lift includes Huub Stapel, Willeke van Ammelrooy, Josine van Dalsum, Liz Snoijink, Wiske Sterringa.
When was The Lift released and how long is it?
The Lift was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Lift?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lift was composed by Dick Maas.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Lift?
The Lift holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).