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Life at the Top
🎬 Movie

Life at the Top

1965 · 117 min Drama
5.8 / 10 · TMDB

Successful businessman Joe Lampton is married to the wealthy Susan, has two children, and lives in the mill town of Warley in northern England. But his career seems to have plateaued, leaving him disillusioned. This feeling is only exacerbated when he discovers his wife's infidelity with local man Mark. So he takes up with attractive TV host Norah and moves with her to London, aiming to reignite the fire that drove him to the top.

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Life at the Top has mixed reviews with a rating of 5.8/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1965. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

— MovieFinder Editorial

🎭 Cast

Laurence Harvey

Laurence Harvey

Joe Lampton

Jean Simmons

Jean Simmons

Susan Lampton

Honor Blackman

Honor Blackman

Norah Hauxley

Michael Craig

Michael Craig

Mark

Donald Wolfit

Donald Wolfit

Abe Brown

Robert Morley

Robert Morley

Tiffield

Margaret Johnston

Margaret Johnston

Sybil

Ambrosine Phillpotts

Ambrosine Phillpotts

Mrs. Margaret Brown

Allan Cuthbertson

Allan Cuthbertson

George Aisgill

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Paul A. Martin

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