The Elevator
“Strangers trapped in an elevator...suspended 32 floors above death...and somebody's out to make sure it's their last ride on...”
Synopsis
A claustrophobic armed robber, fleeing from his latest job, finds himself trapped with a group of people between floors in a high-rise building's elevator that is teetering on collapse.
Top Cast
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James Farentino
Eddie Holcomb
Roddy McDowall
Marvin Ellis
Craig Stevens
Stuart Reynolds
Don Stroud
Pete Howarth
Teresa Wright
Edith Reynolds
Myrna Loy
Amanda Kenyon
Carol Lynley
Irene Turner
Arlene Golonka
Wendy Thompson
Barry Livingston
Robert Peters
Jean Allison
Mrs. Peters
Paul Sorensen
Detective Lieutenant
Ed Deemer
Parking Attendant
Will J. White
Security Guard #1
Jack Griffin
Delivery Man
Jason Wingreen
Security Guard #2
Bob Fisher
Alan Rambeau (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jerry Jameson
- Screenplay & Story
- Bruce Sheeley, David Ketchum, Rhoda Blecker
- Original Score
- John Cacavas
- Original Title
- The Elevator
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Universal Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jerry Jameson
Bruce Sheeley, David Ketchum, Rhoda Blecker
John Cacavas
Matthew F. Leonetti
J. Terry Williams, Philip Haberman
William Frye
Department Leadership Roster
Jerry Jameson
Director
William Frye
Producer
Matthew F. Leonetti
Director of Photography
John Cacavas
Original Music Composer
J. Terry Williams
Editor
Philip Haberman
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Elevator
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Elevator about?
A claustrophobic armed robber, fleeing from his latest job, finds himself trapped with a group of people between floors in a high-rise building's elevator that is teetering on collapse.
Who directed The Elevator?
The Elevator was directed by Jerry Jameson.
Who stars in The Elevator?
The principal cast of The Elevator includes James Farentino, Roddy McDowall, Craig Stevens, Don Stroud, Teresa Wright.
When was The Elevator released and how long is it?
The Elevator was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for The Elevator?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Elevator was composed by John Cacavas.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Elevator?
The Elevator holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).