High Rise
- Director: Ben Wheatley
- DOP: Laurie Rose
- Studio Hanway Films
- Year: 2015
- Genre: Drama
- Runtime: 110 minutes
- Distribution: Magnolia Pictures
Goldcrest’s Involvement
High-Rise centers on a new residential tower built on the eve of Thatcher's England, at the site of what will soon become the world's financial hub. Designed as a luxurious solution to the problems of the city, it is a world apart. Enter Robert Laing (Hiddleston), a young doctor seduced by the high-rise and its creator, the visionary architect Anthony Royal (Irons). Laing discovers a world of complex loyalties, and also strikes up a relationship with Royal'sdevoted aide Charlotte (Miller). But rot has set in beneath the flawless surface. Sensing discord amongst the tenants, Laing meets Wilder, a charismatic provocateur bent on inciting the situation. Wilder initiates Laing into the hidden life of the high-rise and Laing is shocked at what he sees. As the residents break into tribal factions, Laing finds himself in the middle of mounting violence. Violence that he also finds emerging in himself.
Team
Cast and Crew
Writers
- J.g.ballard (Novel). Amy Jump (Screenplay)
Cast
- Tom Hiddleston
- Jeremy Irons
- Sienna Miller
- Luke Evans
- Elisabeth Moss
- James Purefoy
- Keeley Hawes
