The Lift
Synopsis
A businessman lives out his daily routine until he meets unexpected stress in the form of his apartment building's elevator.
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November 1, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Zemeckis
- Original Score
- Warren Wolfe, Bill Manov
- Original Title
- The Lift
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Studios
- University of Southern California, School of Cinematic Arts
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Zemeckis
Warren Wolfe, Bill Manov
Mustafa R. Gursel
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Zemeckis
Director
Mustafa R. Gursel
Editor
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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 businessman lives out his daily routine until he meets unexpected stress in the form of his apartment building's elevator.
Who directed The Lift?
The Lift was directed by Robert Zemeckis.
Who stars in The Lift?
The principal cast of The Lift includes Michael Fuller.
When was The Lift released and how long is it?
The Lift was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 7m.
Who composed the musical score for The Lift?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lift was composed by Warren Wolfe, Bill Manov.