Patterns

Patterns

Ruthless Men And Ambitious Women... Clawing For Control Of A Billion Dollar Empire!!!

1956 · 83 min · ★ 7.2 · Drama

To eliminate internal opposition, a cruel CEO sabotages and humiliates a good-natured executive in an effort to force his resignation — and make the reticent new hire his new yes man.

Directed by Fielder Cook · Written by Rod Serling

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