Van Heflin, Everett Sloane, Ed Begley, Beatrice Straight, Elizabeth Wilson. Originally released as a motion picture in 1956. Special features: In-depth historic discussion with Lou Lumenick on the importance of 'Patterns' and the work of Rod Serling; Lloyd Kaufman on the depiction of "business" in Hollywood and independent cinema; Rod Serling scene from 'Stuck on you' featuring Prof. Irwin Corey; Vincent Sherman interview; film background and production notes.
Summary:
Fred Staples is a young small town plant manager who is given an executive position in the new company. He soon finds out his promotion has more to do with leverage against the company's older Vice President, who the Boss wants out. This throws Staples into a panic as personal loyalty, company politics and cut-throat business tactics are mixed together.
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