The Elevator

The Elevator

It's a hell of a ride

1998 · 93 min · ★ 6.0 · Drama, Comedy

Things are going swimmingly for the film producer Roy Tilden, his last film is a success and he will soon receive an award for it. But his perfect day changed quickly when he takes an elevator with a keen writer. Directly after the door is closed, the emergency stop button is pressed and he is caught with a bunch of mildly different people.

Directed by Arthur Borman · Written by Gabriel Bologna

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