The Roof (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1933, The Roof is a crime and mystery film directed by George A. Cooper, running about 58 minutes.
What it’s about. Inspector Darrow investigates the death of a wealthy man.
Who’s in it. The Roof stars Leslie Perrins as Inspector Darrow, Judy Gunn as Carole Foster, Russell Thorndike as Clive Bristow and Michael Hogan as Samuel Morton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Roof has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Roof page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Roof tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Roof (1933)?
- In US, The Roof is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Roof worth watching?
- The Roof holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Roof?
- The Roof stars Leslie Perrins, Judy Gunn, Russell Thorndike, Michael Hogan and Ivor Barnard.
- When was The Roof released?
- The Roof was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 58 minutes.