Top of the Heap(1972)
His rage was the illness of the times!
Top of the Heap Synopsis
A Black cop is pushed over the edge when he is passed over for a promotion, leading him on a violent personal crusade against criminals punctuated by feverish psychedelic dream visions.
Top of the Heap (1972) is a crime and drama film directed by Christopher St. John, released on June 2, 1972 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Christopher St. John, Paula Kelly, Florence St. Peter and Ingeborg Sørensen. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 17 ratings.
- Director:
- Christopher St. John
- Writers:
- Christopher St. John
- Producers:
- Christopher St. John
- Cinematographer:
- Richard A. Kelley
- Composer:
- J.J. Johnson
- Production:
- St. John Unlimited, The Fanfare Corporation
- Status:
- Released
Top of the Heap (1972) Trailer
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Top of the Heap Cast & Crew
Main cast
Christopher St. John
as George Lattimer
Paula Kelly
as Black Chick
- Florence St. Peter
Florence St. Peter
as Viola Lattimer
- Ingeborg Sørensen
Ingeborg Sørensen
as Nurse Swenson
- Almeria Quinn
Almeria Quinn
as Valerie Lattimer
Allen Garfield
as Taxi Driver
- Marilyn Wirt
Marilyn Wirt
as Nurse
- Anne Mason
Anne Mason
as Walsh's Secretary
- Maria Lennard
Maria Lennard
as Reporter
- Mayrita Varna
Mayrita Varna
as Reporter
- Beatrice Webster
Beatrice Webster
as George's Mother
- Essie McSwine
Essie McSwine
as African Dancer
Key crew
Directed by Christopher St. John, written by Christopher St. John, produced by Christopher St. John.
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Top of the Heap Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 17 ratings.
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Top of the Heap – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Top of the Heap online?
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Top of the Heap (1972) is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Top of the Heap?
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The main cast of Top of the Heap (1972) includes Christopher St. John, Paula Kelly, Florence St. Peter, Ingeborg Sørensen and Almeria Quinn. The film was directed by Christopher St. John. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Top of the Heap released?
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Top of the Heap was released on June 2, 1972 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Top of the Heap worth watching?
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Top of the Heap (1972) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 17 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Top of the Heap?
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Yes. The official Top of the Heap trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.