The Penthouse
The Penthouse

The Penthouse

1967Movie96 minEnglish

A married man and his young mistress suffer sadistic torture when Tom, Dick and Harry invade their penthouse.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Silvio NarizzanoGenres: Thriller, Crime, Mystery

Plot Summary

A young, naive aristocratic woman, recently arrived in London, is drawn into a hedonistic and dangerous world by a charismatic but manipulative man. She finds herself caught in a web of intrigue and escalating violence, where her innocence is tested and her life is put at risk. The film explores themes of social class, exploitation, and the dark side of desire.

Critical Reception

Upon its release, 'The Penthouse' garnered attention for its stylish direction and suspenseful atmosphere, though some critics found its depiction of violence and exploitation to be gratuitous. It is generally regarded as a competent, albeit somewhat grim, thriller of its era, with strong performances from its lead actors.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its stylish visual presentation and tense, suspenseful narrative.
  • Noted for strong performances, particularly from its young leads.
  • Criticized by some for its bleak tone and controversial subject matter.

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Fun Fact

The film was noted for its provocative themes and stylish direction, contributing to the burgeoning 'swinging London' cinematic trend of the mid-to-late 1960s.

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John Chard

John Chard

Penthouse Pandemonium. The Penthouse is written and directed by Peter Collinson and is an adaptation from the play The Meter Man by Scott Forbes. It stars Suzy Kendall, Terence Morgan, Tony Beckley, Norman Rodway and Martine Beswick. Mus...