The Elevator (TV 1974)

A claustrophobic armed robber, fleeing his latest job, is trapped along with group of people in a jammed elevator in a high-rise building.

Director:

Jerry Jameson

Writers:

David Ketchum, Bruce Sheeley,

Stars:

James Farentino, Roddy McDowall, Craig Stevens

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
James Farentino	...	Eddie Holcomb
Roddy McDowall	...	Marvin Ellis
Craig Stevens	...	Dr. Stuart Reynolds
Don Stroud	...	Pete Howarth
Teresa Wright	...	Edith Reynolds
Myrna Loy	...	Amanda Kenyon
Carol Lynley	...	Irene Turner
Arlene Golonka	...	Wendy Thompson
Barry Livingston	...	Robert Peters
Jean Allison	...	Mrs. Peters
Bob Fisher	...	Alan Rambeau
Paul Sorensen	...	Detective Lieutenant
Ed Deemer	...	Parking Attendent
Will J. White	...	First Security Guard
Jack Griffin	...	Delivery Man

Storyline

A claustrophobic armed robber, fleeing his latest job, is trapped along with group of people in a jammed elevator in a high-rise building.

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Plot Keywords:

elevator | claustrophobia | abc movie of the week | robbery

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Genres:

Thriller | Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

9 February 1974 (USA)

Also Known As:

Fahrstuhl des Schreckens

Filming Locations:

Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Universal TV

Technical Specs

Runtime:

75 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

User Reviews

The No Disaster - Disaster Movie

This film could not be more of its era. Old movie stars, good character actors and some unknowns locked in a lift. The problem is that you just know the lift cannot fall and therefore there is no suspense. Good work as usual from Roddy McDowell. Perhaps there is a challenge here for Joel Silver or Scott Rudin, remake this film and make it exciting.