The Elevator (1974 film)

The Elevator is a made-for-television suspense 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
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
DistributorABC
NBCUniversal Television Distribution
Release
Original networkABC
Original releaseFebruary 9, 1974 (1974-02-09)

Plot

An elevator carrying a diverse group of people becomes 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
ActorRole
James FarentinoEddie Holcomb
Roddy McDowallMarvin Ellis
Craig StevensDr. Reynolds
Don StroudPete Howarth
Myrna LoyMrs. Kenyon
Teresa WrightEdith Reynolds
Carol LynleyIrene Turner
Arlene GolonkaWendy Thompson
Barry LivingstonRobert 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, 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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