The Elevator (1974 film)
The Elevator is a television thriller film that first aired on February 9, 1974[1] as an ABC Movie of the Week.
| The Elevator | |
|---|---|
 Title card | |
| Genre | Drama Thriller |
| Written by | David Ketchum Bruce Sheeley |
| Directed by | Jerry Jameson |
| Starring | James Farentino Roddy McDowall Craig Stevens Teresa Wright Myrna Loy Carol Lynley Arlene Golonka Don Stroud |
| Music by | John Cacavas |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Producer | William Frye |
| Production locations | Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California |
| Cinematography | Matthew F. Leonetti |
| Editors | Philip Haberman J. Terry Williams |
| Running time | 75 min. |
| Production company | Universal Television |
| Original release | |
| Network | ABC |
| Release | February 9, 1974 |
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 |
|---|---|
| James Farentino | Eddie Holcomb |
| Roddy McDowall | Marvin Ellis |
| Craig Stevens | Dr. Reynolds |
| Don Stroud | Pete Howarth |
| Myrna Loy | Mrs. Kenyon |
| Teresa Wright | Edith Reynolds |
| Carol Lynley | Irene Turner |
| Arlene Golonka | Wendy Thompson |
| Barry Livingston | 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
External links
- The Elevator at IMDb
- Review at Made for TV Mayhem
- Elevator at Letterbox DVD