Executive Suite
“Behind the lighted tower windows the conflict of love and power is reckless and daring!”
Synopsis
When the head of a large manufacturing firm dies suddenly from a stroke, his vice-presidents vie to see who will replace him.
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Executive Suite - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-10-21
Top Cast
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William Holden
McDonald Walling
June Allyson
Mary Blemond Walling
Barbara Stanwyck
Julia O. Tredway
Fredric March
Loren Phineas Shaw
Walter Pidgeon
Frederick Y. Alderson
Shelley Winters
Eva Bardeman
Paul Douglas
Josiah Walter Dudley
Louis Calhern
George Nyle Caswell
Dean Jagger
Jesse Q. Grimm
Nina Foch
Erica Martin
Tim Considine
Mike Walling
William Phipps
Bill Lundeen
Lucy Knoch
Mrs. George Nyle Caswell
Edgar Stehli
Julius Steigel
Mary Adams
Sara Asenath Grimm
Virginia Brissac
Edith Alderson
Harry Shannon
Ed Benedeck
Maidie Norman
Housekeeper (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
MGM World Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 30, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Wise
- Screenplay & Story
- Ernest Lehman
- Original Title
- Executive Suite
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Wise
Ernest Lehman, Cameron Hawley
George J. Folsey
Ralph E. Winters
John Houseman
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Wise
Director
Ernest Lehman
Screenplay
George J. Folsey
Director of Photography
Ralph E. Winters
Editor
John Houseman
Producer
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 Executive Suite
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What is Executive Suite about?
When the head of a large manufacturing firm dies suddenly from a stroke, his vice-presidents vie to see who will replace him.
Who directed Executive Suite?
Executive Suite was directed by Robert Wise.
Who stars in Executive Suite?
The principal cast of Executive Suite includes William Holden, June Allyson, Barbara Stanwyck, Fredric March, Walter Pidgeon.
When was Executive Suite released and how long is it?
Executive Suite was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Is Executive Suite based on a book or true story?
Executive Suite is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Cameron Hawley".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Executive Suite?
Executive Suite holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).