Life at the Top
“The more they live it up the more they have to live it down!”
Synopsis
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.
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Life at the Top (1965) - Joe fails the job interview
Type: Clip • Published 2018-08-22
Top Cast
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Laurence Harvey
Joe Lampton
Jean Simmons
Susan Lampton
Honor Blackman
Norah Hauxley
Michael Craig
Mark
Donald Wolfit
Abe Brown
Robert Morley
Tiffield
Margaret Johnston
Sybil
Ambrosine Phillpotts
Mrs. Margaret Brown
Allan Cuthbertson
George Aisgill
Paul A. Martin
Harry
Frances Cosslett
Barbara
Ian Shand
Ralph Hethersett
George A. Cooper
Graffham
Nigel Davenport
Mottram
Andrew Laurence
McLelland
Geoffrey Bayldon
Industrial Psychologist
Denis Quilley
Ben
David Oxley
Tim
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 14, 1965
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ted Kotcheff
- Screenplay & Story
- Mordecai Richler
- Original Score
- Richard Addinsell
- Original Title
- Life at the Top
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- Romulus Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ted Kotcheff
Mordecai Richler, John Braine
Richard Addinsell
Oswald Morris
Derek York
James Woolf, John Woolf
Department Leadership Roster
Ted Kotcheff
Director
Mordecai Richler
Screenplay
James Woolf
Producer
Richard Addinsell
Original Music Composer
Derek York
Editor
Oswald Morris
Director of Photography
John Woolf
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Life at the Top
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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?
The principal cast of Life at the Top includes Laurence Harvey, Jean Simmons, Honor Blackman, Michael Craig, Donald Wolfit.
When was Life at the Top released and how long is it?
Life at the Top was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for Life at the Top?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Life at the Top was composed by Richard Addinsell.
Is Life at the Top based on a book or true story?
Life at the Top is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "John Braine".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Life at the Top?
Life at the Top holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).