If action-adventure is your thing, stop here — the action in Executive Suite takes place in the boardroom. Executive Suite explores the ruthless corporate environment and the clash between ambition and ethical behavior. Although it was released in the 1950s, the story’s premise remains as fresh and relevant today as when it was first written.
Everything about Executive Suite is stellar, from the cast, including William Holden, June Allyson, Barbara Stanwyck, Fredric March, Walter Pidgeon, Shelley Winters, Paul Douglas, Louis Calhern, Dean Jagger, and Nina Foch, to the direction by Robert Wise, the production by John Houseman, and a sharp script by Cameron Hawley.
The story opens in New York City, where corporate titan Avery Bullard is meeting with investment bankers about a future bond issue. Bullard, the president and driving force of the Tredway Corporation, a major furniture manufacturer based in the bustling industrial hub of Millburgh, Pennsylvania wires his secretary to call an executive board meeting for 6 o'clock. A short commuter flight will get him there just in time.
However, while hailing a taxi, Bullard suddenly drops dead in the street. What follows is an intriguing power struggle that reveals the character and shortcomings of the company’s top executives.
.Rotten Tomatoes gives it a score of 100%
It's available on Prime for few bucks, free on Max and probably available free elsewhere with ads.
Everything about Executive Suite is stellar, from the cast, including William Holden, June Allyson, Barbara Stanwyck, Fredric March, Walter Pidgeon, Shelley Winters, Paul Douglas, Louis Calhern, Dean Jagger, and Nina Foch, to the direction by Robert Wise, the production by John Houseman, and a sharp script by Cameron Hawley.
The story opens in New York City, where corporate titan Avery Bullard is meeting with investment bankers about a future bond issue. Bullard, the president and driving force of the Tredway Corporation, a major furniture manufacturer based in the bustling industrial hub of Millburgh, Pennsylvania wires his secretary to call an executive board meeting for 6 o'clock. A short commuter flight will get him there just in time.
However, while hailing a taxi, Bullard suddenly drops dead in the street. What follows is an intriguing power struggle that reveals the character and shortcomings of the company’s top executives.
.Rotten Tomatoes gives it a score of 100%
It's available on Prime for few bucks, free on Max and probably available free elsewhere with ads.
