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The Elevator (1998): Cast

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The Elevator is a 1998 comedy drama directed by Rafal Zielinski and Arthur Borman, starring Martin Landau as Roy Tilden, Martin Sheen and Paul Bartel. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.

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The Elevator (1998) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Genres
Comedy , Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Elevator About?

The premise of The Elevator without spoilers.

Roy Tilden, a film producer riding high after his latest movie’s success and an upcoming award, steps into an elevator with an eager writer. Moments after the doors close, the emergency stop is engaged, trapping them with a handful of eccentric passengers. The ride turns into a tense, surreal ordeal that challenges everyone’s expectations.

The Elevator Themes & Keywords

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  • independent film
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Cast & crew

The Elevator Cast & Characters

Martin Landau leads the cast as Roy Tilden, with Martin Sheen as Sarge and Paul Bartel as Acting Coach. Directed by Rafal Zielinski and Arthur Borman; 22 actors are credited in all.

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From the directors

More from Rafal Zielinski and Arthur Borman

More films directed by Rafal Zielinski and Arthur Borman, best-rated first: Downtown: A Street Tale, Screwballs, Tiger Within and Hangman’s Curse.

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The Elevator Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Elevator.

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FAQ

The Elevator FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Elevator, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Elevator?

The Elevator runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was The Elevator released?

The Elevator was released on April 1, 1998.

Who directed The Elevator?

The Elevator was directed by Rafal Zielinski and Arthur Borman.

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Who is in the cast of The Elevator?

The Elevator stars Martin Landau as Roy Tilden, Martin Sheen as Sarge and Paul Bartel as Acting Coach, among 22 credited actors.

Does The Elevator have a post-credit scene?

No. The Elevator has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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