Patterns_
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To eliminate internal opposition, a cruel CEO sabotages and humiliates a good-natured executive in an effort to force his resignation — and make the reticent new hire his new yes man.
Starring
Van Heflin, Everett Sloane, Ed Begley
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Patterns was released 70 years ago in 1956.
Overview
To eliminate internal opposition, a cruel CEO sabotages and humiliates a good-natured executive in an effort to force his resignation — and make the reticent...
Patterns is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 23m.
CAST (20)
Van Heflin
Fred Staples
Everett Sloane
Walter Ramsey
Ed Begley
Bill Briggs
Beatrice Straight
Nancy Staples
Elizabeth Wilson
Marge Fleming
Joanna Roos
Margaret Lanier
VC
Valerie Cossart
Martha Stevens
EK
Eleni Kiamos
Sylvia Trammel
RW
Ronnie Welsh
Paul Briggs
SS
Shirley Standlee
Miss Hill
Andrew Duggan
Harvey Jameson
Jack Livesey
D.J. Vandeventer
JS
John Seymour
Ed Gordon
Sally Gracie
Ann
SC
Sally Chamberlin
Mrs. Jameson
Edward Binns
Elevator Starter
JK
James Kelly
Jim Latham
JS
John Shelly
Edgar Grannigan
VH
Victor Harrison
Carl Portier
EB
Ethel Britton
Woman (uncredited)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
83 min (1h 23m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.3/10 (52 votes)
Popularity
4
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Patterns about?
To eliminate internal opposition, a cruel CEO sabotages and humiliates a good-natured executive in an effort to force his resignation — and make the reticent new hire his new yes man.
How long is Patterns?
Patterns has a runtime of 83 minutes (1h 23m).
Who stars in Patterns?
The cast of Patterns includes Van Heflin, Everett Sloane, Ed Begley, Beatrice Straight, Elizabeth Wilson.
What is the rating of Patterns?
Patterns has a rating of 7.3 out of 10 based on 52 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama