Room at the Top

Room at the Top

A savage story of lust and ambition

NR 1958 · 115 min · ★ 6.9 · Drama, Romance

An ambitious young accountant schemes to wed a wealthy factory owner's daughter, despite falling in love with a married older woman.

Directed by Jack Clayton · Written by Neil Paterson

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