Patterns 1956
“Ruthless Men And Ambitious Women... Clawing For Control Of A Billion Dollar Empire!!!”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 83 minutes
- Director
- Fielder Cook
- Networks
- Jed Harris, Michael Myerberg, United Artists
- Where to Stream
- fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo
What is Patterns?
Patterns is a 1956 American boardroom drama film directed by Fielder Cook and starring Van Heflin, Everett Sloane, Ed Begley, Beatrice Straight, and Elizabeth Wilson. The film is sometimes referred to as Patterns of Power.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1956
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 83 minutes
- Release date
- Mar 27, 1956
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Jed Harris, Michael Myerberg, United Artists
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.2/10 from 57 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~83 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Jed Harris, Michael Myerberg, United Artists
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Overview
Patterns is a 1956 American boardroom drama film directed by Fielder Cook and starring Van Heflin, Everett Sloane, Ed Begley, Beatrice Straight, and Elizabeth Wilson. The film is sometimes referred to as Patterns of Power. The screenplay was written by Rod Serling, who adapted it from his earlier teleplay of the same name. In the film, a cruel chief executive officer aims to eliminate internal opposition by sabotaging and humiliating a good-natured executive. The CEO uses this tactic in an effort to force the executive's resignation and position a reticent new hire as his new yes man. The feature-length drama offers a behind-the-scenes look at the corporate world.
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“A gripping exploration of drama that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Where can I stream or watch Patterns online?
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Is Patterns worth watching?
Patterns holds a community rating of 7.2/10 based on 57 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Patterns and when was it released?
Patterns is a feature film with a runtime of 83 minutes. It was released in 1956. Release status: Released.
Who directed Patterns?
Patterns was directed by Fielder Cook.
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