Man at the Top (1973)
A ruthless climb through corporate power, class tension, and buried secrets in this gripping British drama from Hammer Film Productions.
Man at the Top - Movie Information
- Original Title: Man at the Top
- Release Year: 1973
- Directed by: Mike Vardy
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Drama
- Runtime: 1h 32m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): January 1, 1973 (United Kingdom - 15)
- Production Companies: Dufton, Hammer Film Productions, Anglo-EMI
- Production Countries: United Kingdom
Man at the Top - Plot
Northerner Joe Lampton becomes involved with Lord Ackerman, the powerful chairman of a pharmaceutical concern, his beautiful wife Alex, and daughter Robin. But trouble starts when Joe is made Managing Director of one of Ackerman's companies and makes a shocking discovery: his predecessor committed suicide...
Man at the Top - Trailer
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Lampton's back - on top of everything
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Man at the Top - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Mike Vardy
Main Cast
- Kenneth Haigh
- Nanette Newman
- Harry Andrews
- William Lucas
- Clive Swift
- Paul Williamson
- John Collin
- Danny Sewell
- Charlie Williams
- Anne Cunningham
Writers
- Hugh Whitemore
Producers
- Peter Charlesworth
- Jock Jacobsen
Man at the Top - FAQs
Is Man at the Top based on a true story?
No, Man at the Top is not based on a true story. It is a fictional drama, though it draws on the character of Joe Lampton, originally created by novelist John Braine in his 1957 novel Room at the Top, continuing that character's journey into the world of corporate power and class ambition.
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Is Man at the Top a sequel to Room at the Top?
Man at the Top is a continuation of the Joe Lampton story originating in John Braine's Room at the Top (1957) and its 1959 film adaptation. It follows the same ambitious, working-class protagonist into a later chapter of his life, exploring his rise through corporate Britain in the early 1970s.
Who are the main actors in Man at the Top?
Man at the Top stars Kenneth Haigh as Joe Lampton, Nanette Newman as Lady Alex Ackerman, and Harry Andrews as Lord Clive Ackerman. The supporting cast includes William Lucas, Clive Swift, Paul Williamson, John Collin, Danny Sewell, Charlie Williams, and Anne Cunningham.
Who directed Man at the Top?
Man at the Top was directed by Mike Vardy, a British director known primarily for his work in television. The film was produced by Hammer Film Productions in association with Dufton and Anglo-EMI, and features a screenplay by Hugh Whitemore.
What is Man at the Top about?
Man at the Top follows Joe Lampton, an ambitious Northerner who becomes entangled with Lord Ackerman, the powerful chairman of a pharmaceutical company, his alluring wife Alex, and daughter Robin. When Joe is appointed Managing Director of one of Ackerman's firms, he uncovers a disturbing secret surrounding his predecessor's suicide.
How long is Man at the Top?
Man at the Top has a runtime of 92 minutes, or 1 hour and 32 minutes. The film was released in the United Kingdom on January 1, 1973, and carries a certificate 15 rating, indicating it is intended for audiences aged 15 and over.
What are similar movies to Man at the Top?
If you enjoy Man at the Top, you may also like The Lovers (1958), Deconstructing Harry (1997), Pierrot le Fou (1965), The King Is Alive (2000), and Finder's Fee (2001). These films share themes of ambition, complex relationships, and morally charged drama.
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