The ruthless head of a corporation tries to force out the vice president who he views as soft. The subject matter of corporate greed at the expense of humanity is still as relevant today as it was half a century ago when the film was made. Serling's script includes some keen observations. However, it does feel a bit too much like a play, with characters giving big speeches. It also veers at times to the overly melodramatic. There are fine performances from Heflin, Begley, and Sloane. This was the second film for Straight, who won an Oscar for "Network," and Wilson, who played Dustin Hoffman's mother in "The Graduate."
