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From the Terrace

  • 1960
  • Approved
  • 2h 29m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
3.5K
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Paul Newman, Leon Ames, Ina Balin, Myrna Loy, and Joanne Woodward in From the Terrace (1960)
Trailer for this film based on the novel
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DramaRomance

An ambitious young executive chooses a loveless marriage and an unfulfilling personal life in exchange for a successful Wall Street career.An ambitious young executive chooses a loveless marriage and an unfulfilling personal life in exchange for a successful Wall Street career.An ambitious young executive chooses a loveless marriage and an unfulfilling personal life in exchange for a successful Wall Street career.

  • Director
    • Mark Robson
  • Writers
    • Ernest Lehman
    • John O'Hara
  • Stars
    • Paul Newman
    • Joanne Woodward
    • Myrna Loy
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    3.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Mark Robson
    • Writers
      • Ernest Lehman
      • John O'Hara
    • Stars
      • Paul Newman
      • Joanne Woodward
      • Myrna Loy
    • 58User reviews
    • 21Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations total

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    Top Cast68

    Paul Newman
    Paul Newman
    • David Alfred Eaton
    Joanne Woodward
    Joanne Woodward
    • Mary St. John
    Myrna Loy
    Myrna Loy
    • Martha Eaton
    Ina Balin
    Ina Balin
    • Natalie Benzinger
    Leon Ames
    Leon Ames
    • Samuel Eaton
    Elizabeth Allen
    Elizabeth Allen
    • Sage Rimmington
    • (as Betty Ellen)
    Barbara Eden
    Barbara Eden
    • Clemmie Shreve
    George Grizzard
    George Grizzard
    • Alexander 'Lex' Porter
    Patrick O'Neal
    Patrick O'Neal
    • Dr. Jim Roper
    Felix Aylmer
    Felix Aylmer
    • James Duncan MacHardie
    Raymond Greenleaf
    Raymond Greenleaf
    • Fritz Thornton
    Malcolm Atterbury
    Malcolm Atterbury
    • George Fry
    Raymond Bailey
    Raymond Bailey
    • Mr. Eugene St.John
    Ted de Corsia
    Ted de Corsia
    • Mr. Ralph W. Benziger
    Howard Caine
    Howard Caine
    • Creighton Duffy
    Kathryn Givney
    Kathryn Givney
    • Mrs. St. John
    Dorothy Adams
    Dorothy Adams
    • Mrs. Benziger
    • (uncredited)
    Joseph Bardo
    Joseph Bardo
    • Guard
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Mark Robson
    • Writers
      • Ernest Lehman
      • John O'Hara
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews58

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    Summary

    Reviewers say 'From the Terrace' Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum. Curabitur pretium tincidunt lacus.

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      The third of ten feature films co-starring Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward. They also teamed for three TV movies and mini-series.
    • Goofs
      The amount of milk in MacHardie's glass changes between shots when he's alone with Eaton.
    • Quotes
      • Alfred Eaton: My manners are just a little rusty. You're the first girl I've danced with for a long time.
      • Mary St. John: Oh? Well, why didn't you bestow that honor on someone inside instead of out here on the terrace?
      • Alfred Eaton: Oh, I don't know. I rather like the view from the terrace. And then I saw you and I suddenly liked the view even more.
      • Mary St. John: You've touched me deeply.
      • Alfred Eaton: But not in the right places.
    • Connections
      Referenced in What's My Line?: Myrna Loy (1960)
    • Soundtracks
      You Make Me Feel So Young
      (uncredited)
      Music by Josef Myrow
      Played as dance music at the party

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    Details

    • Release date
      • June 10, 1960 (Portugal)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Desde la terraza
    • Filming locations
      • Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Production company
      • Linebrook
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    Box office

    • Gross US & Canada
      • $11,336,000
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 2h 29m(149 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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