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Room at the Top

NR19581h 55mJack Clayton
IMDb 7.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 100% · Metacritic 84

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"A savage story of lust and ambition"

An ambitious young accountant schemes to wed a wealthy factory owner's daughter, despite falling in love with a married older woman.

DramaRomance
Small TownNorthern EnglandBased On Novel Or BookBlackmailPregnancyAssaultLoss Of VirginityYorkshireGuiltNew Job

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Frequently asked questions

What is Room at the Top (1958) about?

An ambitious young accountant schemes to wed a wealthy factory owner's daughter, despite falling in love with a married older woman.

Who stars in Room at the Top?

Room at the Top stars Laurence Harvey (Joe Lampton), Simone Signoret (Alice Aisgill), Heather Sears (Susan Brown), Donald Wolfit (Mr. Brown), Donald Houston (Charles Soames). The film was directed by Jack Clayton.

How long is Room at the Top?

Room at the Top has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1958. It is rated NR.

Is Room at the Top worth watching?

Room at the Top holds an IMDb rating of 7.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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