Movie

The Lift

“Take the stairs, take the stairs. For God's sake, take the Stairs!!!”

★ 5.8(196)19831h 35m

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Good to know

Director: Dick Maas
Release date: 1983-05-11
Runtime: 1h 35m
Language: Dutch
Budget: $350,000
Status: Released
Country: Netherlands
Studio: Sigma Film Productions

The Lift — trailer

About The Lift

The Lift is a 1983 movie in the Horror, Thriller and Comedy genres, directed by Dick Maas, starring Huub Stapel, Willeke van Ammelrooy and Josine van Dalsum. It has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.8/10 from 196 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Lift in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A lift technician finds himself drawn into a web of mystery and peril as he investigates the perplexing deadly accidents occurring in the elevators of a new office building.

Cast

Huub Stapel

Felix Adelaar

Willeke van Ammelrooy

Mieke de Beer

Josine van Dalsum

Saskia Adelaar

Liz Snoijink

Vrouw in Lift

Wiske Sterringa

Vrouw in Lift

Huib Broos

Man in Lift

Pieter Lutz

Man in Lift

Johan Hobo

Ober

Dick Scheffer

Gérant

Matthias Maat

Ober

Ger van Groningen

Ober

Jan Anne Drenth

Nachtportier

Themes & keywords

skyscraperjournalismsuffocationgoretodeskampf

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Lift in New Zealand?+

The Lift is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in New Zealand. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Lift on Netflix?+

The Lift is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How long is The Lift?+

The Lift has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

Who stars in The Lift?+

The Lift stars Huub Stapel, Willeke van Ammelrooy, Josine van Dalsum, Liz Snoijink and Wiske Sterringa.

When did The Lift come out?+

The Lift is a 1983 movie directed by Dick Maas.

What genre is The Lift?+

The Lift is Horror, Thriller and Comedy film.

Who directed The Lift?+

The Lift was directed by Dick Maas.