Life at the Top
1965, English. Directed by Ted Kotcheff.
The more they live it up the more they have to live it down!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Ted KotcheffDirector
- Laurence HarveyJoe Lampton
- Jean SimmonsSusan Lampton
- Honor BlackmanNorah Hauxley
- Michael CraigMark
- Donald WolfitAbe Brown
- Robert MorleyTiffield
- Margaret JohnstonSybil
- Ambrosine PhillpottsMrs. Margaret Brown
- Allan CuthbertsonGeorge Aisgill
- Paul A. MartinHarry
- Frances CosslettBarbara
- Ian ShandRalph Hethersett
Details
- Released
- 14 December 1965
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Mordecai Richler
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What Life at the Top is based on
Life at the Top is adapted from a novel.
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Life at the Top: quick answers
What should I watch before Life at the Top?
Watch Room at the Top (1958) first.
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How long is Life at the Top?
Life at the Top runs 117 minutes (1h 57m).
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Life at the Top is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Life at the Top on?
Life at the Top isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 14 December 1965. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Life at the Top?
If you liked Life at the Top, try Heatwave, The Postcard Killings, Deep Water.
Who directed Life at the Top?
Life at the Top (1965) was directed by Ted Kotcheff and stars Laurence Harvey, Jean Simmons, Honor Blackman.
What is Life at the Top based on?
Life at the Top is adapted from a novel.