The Elevator (1974 film) explained

The Elevator is a made-for-television suspense film that first aired on February 9, 1974[1] as an ABC Movie of the Week.

Genre:Drama
Thriller
Director:Jerry Jameson
Starring:James Farentino
Roddy McDowall
Craig Stevens
Teresa Wright
Myrna Loy
Carol Lynley
Arlene Golonka
Don Stroud
Music:John Cacavas
Country:United States
Language:English
Producer:William Frye
Location:Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California
Cinematography:Matthew F. Leonetti
Editor:Philip Haberman
J. Terry Williams
Runtime:75 min.
Company:Universal Television
Network:ABC

Plot

An elevator carrying a diverse group of people and stuck between floors in a high-rise office building. The tension inside the stalled elevator is exacerbated by one passenger: a claustrophobic armed robber trying to flee from his latest hit.[2]

Main cast

Actor Role
Eddie Holcomb
Marvin Ellis
Dr. Reynolds
Pete Howarth
Mrs. Kenyon
Edith Reynolds
Irene Turner
Wendy Thompson
Robert Peters

Production

The film was made for the ABC Suspense Movie of the Week. It was shot at the Crocker Bank Building in downtown Los Angeles in November, 1973.[3]

Reception

The Los Angeles Times called it a "witty and suspenseful diversion".[4]

References

  1. [TV Guide]
  2. [TV Guide]
  3. INSIDE TV: Burt to Continue SpecialsLos Angeles Times 13 Nov 1973: d14.
  4. MOVIES OF THE WEEKThomas, Kevin. Los Angeles Times 07 July 1974: n4.

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