“Life at the Top” is a British drama film that delves into the complexities of ambition, betrayal, and the search for identity in a world where success does not always lead to happiness. The story follows Joe Lampton, portrayed by the dynamic Laurence Harvey, who seemingly has it all – a successful marriage to the affluent Susan (Jean Simmons), two children, and a comfortable life in the northern English mill town of Warley. However, beneath the surface, Joe is plagued by a sense of restlessness and dissatisfaction as his career hits a wall.
Things take a turn for the worse when Joe discovers his wife’s affair with a local man named Mark (Michael Craig), further deepening the cracks in their marriage. Enter Norah, an enchanting TV host played by Honor Blackman, who captures Joe’s attention with her charisma and the promise of something new. Feeling drawn to Norah and seeking to reignite the ambition and passion that once defined him, Joe leaves the safety of Warley behind and follows Norah to London.
Directed by Ted Kotcheff and based on the novel by John Braine, “Life at the Top” offers a compelling narrative that explores the complexities of relationships, the pursuit of personal fulfillment, and the consequences of ambition. The stellar cast, including Laurence Harvey, Jean Simmons, and Honor Blackman, deliver captivating performances that bring the characters to life and add depth to the emotional journey portrayed on screen. As Joe navigates the challenges of his personal and professional life, viewers are taken on a gripping exploration of human desires, motivations, and the quest for self-discovery in a world where success does not always guarantee happiness.
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A compelling actor I will watch anything he is in. Thank you.
Particulary enjoyed his Interviewfor a Jo, (later in the Movie) That's a side of England not too many know about.
Could someone explain the ending. Why didn’t the gate open to let him out?
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I have watched "Room At The Top " too many times to tell you ! Loved This plot line . I never knew this sequel was made , thanks soo much for bringing it forward ,life must have been tough post WW2 . I really enjoy your channel. New Subscriber from West Vancouver BC 🇨🇦🪶❤️🐍🤓
I get that it's abt a stale marriage, where the spouses try to hurt each other, & in the end, it's easier to settle. But I don't understand the end, beeping for the security guard to unlock the gate (does the closed gate symbolize that he's trapped, & has only the illusion of freedom?)
I really enjoyed this movie, awful shame Laurence passed so young. Thank you for the free down loads.
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Interesting film. I had never seen it. Thanks for the upload. Laurence Harvey is always a pleasure to watch.
I see here visualisation of the old and good past, remembering first phrase of English course in Soviet Union schools "London is the capital of Great Britain". Marveluos it is. Thanks Stream City for loading.
For whatever reason this film didn’t get anything like the attention Room at the Top did.
Fabulous movie. It's one of the best, especially as a sequel to "Room at the Top." Lawrence Harvey is superb. Thank you.
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Harry Flowler.
She reminds me of Jenny McCarthy
If you like explosions, car chases and gratuitous sex & violence, find another movie. This is an honest film focusing on the choices ALL men are faced with making concerning integrity, reality, self-worth, and their legacy and place in society. This subtle (yet biting!) excellently written script explores the traditional expectations (or the facade) on marriage, ethics, nepotism, aging, relationships, children, classism, politics, and all things HUMAN. It’s quite pertinent at this point in our history! I was left wanting more.👏👏👍🏻
Larry Harvey (we all called him Larry) was a wonderful actor.
very good film, life is hard for everyone
The husband was quite cold.
So true in marriages, the scenes at dinner and bedroom, love is gone, no desire for his wife, uppity parents. Sad
Real movies, real stars!
sickening
upper class soap
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Please watch 'Room at the Top' first, then this movie.
EXCELLENT MOVIE!
Good movie. Jean Simmons always reminded me of a young Vivien Leigh.
Rotten Tomatoes scores:
critics 20%
audience 80%
boo hiss for logo on top of image as well as off screen
In 2025 when I saw this movie, we had broken family, single family, homeless, drug abuse 💔, violence, why ? ,let's look into this problem seriously 😒
The ads are twice as loud as the film. Get your sound right.
The number of adverts is just ridiculous. Who would ever subscribe.
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Excellent film. Thoroughly enjoyed watching it. ❤
LAURECE HARVEY WAS LIKE STEPHEN BOYD
SHONE IN EVERY FILM AND GONE TOO SOON
Thankyou x
THE MOVIE DOMINO,WAS BASED ON HARVEYS REAL LIFE DAUGHTER
Jean Simmons was so beautiful!
This is a cheater husband wife fight a thon. Its a bummer with no message.
Very deep good film better than the rubbish nowadays
Very good movie, immensely interesting and involving, first rate cast and story, note how the supposedly successful people always seem to be unhappy and never satisfied with their lives, even though they are the ones at the top… Loved it though.. ❤ (New Orleans)
very nice
Any film I've seen that Harvey is in has been excellent. He was a very interesting actor. One film that made an impression on me he did with Simone Signoret – where they are lovers but in order to climb the social ladder he marries a wealthy society girl – even though him and Signoret are in love. Room at The Top. Powerful film because of Harvey & Signoret.
The guy is a chess player villain in columbo
its interesting to think about how we see ourselves vs who we really are. Living on your own terms takes a lot more effort and courage than most ppl want to engage in.
Was there a point? I don't get it – it was depressing at the start, depressing all the way through, and depressing in the end. Like an extended infomercial for Prozac, or something like that. I'll have to find a comedy now, so I'll be able to sleep.
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