Terror on the 40th Floor
Synopsis
A number of business people, keeping the Christmas Eve office party going longer than was originally intended, are beset by a fire that starts in the basement of their office building and creeps up at them from floor to floor.
Top Cast
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John Forsythe
Dan Overland
Joseph Campanella
Howard Foster
Lynn Carlin
Lee Parker
Anjanette Comer
Darlene Foster
Laurie Heineman
Ginger Macklin
Don Meredith
Kelly Freeman
Kelly Jean Peters
Betty Carson
Pippa Scott
Thelma Overland
Louis Guss
Charley
Hank Brandt
Jim Pierson
John Finnegan
Stark
Danny Goldman
Kasey
Mark Tapscott
Capt. Harris
Bob Hastings
Sam Lewis
Tracie Savage
Cathy Pierson
Kevin Nudis
Paul Pierson
Dean Santoro
Harper
Tracy Brooks Swope
Cathy Foster
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jerry Jameson
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Turley
- Original Score
- Vic Mizzy
- Original Title
- Terror on the 40th Floor
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Montagne Productions, Metromedia Producers Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jerry Jameson
Jack Turley, Edward Montagne
Vic Mizzy
Matthew F. Leonetti
Art Seid
Charles W. Fries, Edward Montagne
Department Leadership Roster
Jerry Jameson
Director
Art Seid
Editor
Edward Montagne
Producer
Matthew F. Leonetti
Director of Photography
Jack Turley
Screenplay
Vic Mizzy
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Terror on the 40th Floor
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What is Terror on the 40th Floor about?
A number of business people, keeping the Christmas Eve office party going longer than was originally intended, are beset by a fire that starts in the basement of their office building and creeps up at them from floor to floor.
Who directed Terror on the 40th Floor?
Terror on the 40th Floor was directed by Jerry Jameson.
Who stars in Terror on the 40th Floor?
The principal cast of Terror on the 40th Floor includes John Forsythe, Joseph Campanella, Lynn Carlin, Anjanette Comer, Laurie Heineman.
When was Terror on the 40th Floor released and how long is it?
Terror on the 40th Floor was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Terror on the 40th Floor?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Terror on the 40th Floor was composed by Vic Mizzy.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Terror on the 40th Floor?
Terror on the 40th Floor holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).