I reserve the right to break your jaw. Patterns centres around the fierce and dog eat dog world of an executive conglomerate company. Written by Rod Serling (he of The Twilight Zone fame) and based on his own play, it's a stunning picture that relies (and succeeds) on spiky dialogue and a trio of superlative acting performances. Not containing any music at all and filmed primarily within the confines of an…
Top Cast
Van Heflin
Fred Staples
Everett Sloane
Walter Ramsey
Ed Begley
Bill Briggs
Beatrice Straight
Nancy Staples
Elizabeth Wilson
Marge Fleming
Joanna Roos
Margaret Lanier
Valerie Cossart
Martha Stevens
Eleni Kiamos
Sylvia Trammel
Ronnie Welsh
Paul Briggs
Shirley Standlee
Miss Hill
Andrew Duggan
Harvey Jameson
Jack Livesey
D.J. Vandeventer
John Seymour
Ed Gordon
Sally Gracie
Ann
Sally Chamberlin
Mrs. Jameson
Edward Binns
Elevator Starter
Reviews
When "Staples" (Van Heflin) arrives at the "Ramsey" building to take up his new executive job, he meets his boss "Briggs" (Ed Begley) then the guy with his name on the door (Everett Sloane), and is welcomed with open arms. Pretty quickly, though, he realises that "Briggs" - who has recently return from illness is in the firing line - and that he is to be the principal weapon used to replace him. The problem here is…
FAQ about Patterns
What is Patterns about?
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.
When was Patterns released?
Patterns was released in 1956.
What genres does Patterns belong to?
Patterns is categorised as Drama.
Who stars in Patterns?
The cast of Patterns includes Van Heflin, Everett Sloane, Ed Begley, Beatrice Straight, Elizabeth Wilson.