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The Elevator (1974 film)

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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
GenreDrama
Thriller
Written byDavid Ketchum
Bruce Sheeley
Directed byJerry Jameson
StarringJames Farentino
Roddy McDowall
Craig Stevens
Teresa Wright
Myrna Loy
Carol Lynley
Arlene Golonka
Don Stroud
Music byJohn Cacavas
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducerWilliam Frye
Production locationsUniversal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California
CinematographyMatthew F. Leonetti
EditorsPhilip Haberman
J. Terry Williams
Running time75 min.
Production companyUniversal Television
Original release
NetworkABC
ReleaseFebruary 9, 1974 (1974-02-09)

Plot

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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

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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

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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

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

References

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  1. ^ TV Guide, February 9–15, 1974, p A-10
  2. ^ TV Guide, July 6–12, 1974, p A-58
  3. ^ INSIDE TV: Burt to Continue Specials Los Angeles Times 13 Nov 1973: d14.
  4. ^ MOVIES OF THE WEEK Thomas, Kevin. Los Angeles Times 07 July 1974: n4.
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