Responses
The film's relatively strong sexual content ensured it an "X" certificate, but it was saved from failure when Associated British Cinemas agreed to distribute it, making it a surprising commercial success - it was the third most popular movie at the British box office in 1959 after Carry on Nurse and Inn of the Sixth Happiness.
The film was critically acclaimed and marked the beginning of Jack Clayton's career as an important director.
Room at the Top was followed by a sequel in 1965 called Life at the Top.
The film is rated PG in Australia and R16 in New Zealand.
Read more about this topic: Room At The Top
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