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Patterns

1956-03-27 · 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.

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Directors
Fielder Cook
Production companies
Jed Harris, Michael Myerberg, United Artists
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Van HeflinVan HeflinFred Staples
Everett SloaneEverett SloaneWalter Ramsey
Ed BegleyEd BegleyBill Briggs
Beatrice StraightBeatrice StraightNancy Staples
Elizabeth WilsonElizabeth WilsonMarge Fleming
Joanna RoosMargaret Lanier
Valerie CossartMartha Stevens
Eleni KiamosSylvia Trammel
Ronnie WelshPaul Briggs
Shirley StandleeMiss Hill
Andrew DugganAndrew DugganHarvey Jameson
Jack LiveseyJack LiveseyD.J. Vandeventer
John SeymourEd Gordon
Sally GracieSally GracieAnn
Sally ChamberlinMrs. Jameson
Edward BinnsEdward BinnsElevator Starter
James KellyJim Latham
John ShellyEdgar Grannigan
Victor HarrisonCarl Portier
Ethel BrittonWoman (uncredited)

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