Top of the Heap (film)
Top of the Heap is a 1972 American drama film directed by and starring Christopher St. John.[2] It was entered into the 22nd Berlin International Film Festival.[3]
| Top of the Heap | |
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 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Christopher St. John |
| Produced by | Christopher St. John |
| Written by | Christopher St. John |
| Starring | Christopher St. John |
| Music by | J.J. Johnson |
| Cinematography | Richard A. Kelley |
| Edited by | Michael Pozen |
Production company | The Fanfare Corporation, St. John Unlimited Productions[1] |
Release date |
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Running time | 94 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Plot
A Washington D.C. police officer, George Lattimer (St. John) is proud to be one of few African-Americans in the department. However, his peers, or people do not show love for him. When he is passed up for the promotion of sergeant, trouble erupts.
Cast
- Christopher St. John - George Lattimer
- Paula Kelly - Black Chick
- Florence St. Peter - Viola Lattimer
- Leonard Kuras - Bobby Gelman
- John Alderson - Captain Walsh
- Patrick McVey - Tim Cassidy
- Allen Garfield - Taxi Driver
- Ingeborg Sørensen - Nurse Swenson (as Ingeborg Sorensen)
- Ron Douglas - Hip Passenger
- John McMurtry - Dope Dealer
- Damu King - Pot Peddler
- Ji-Tu Cumbuka - Pot Peddler
- Brian Cutler - Rookie Policeman
- Jerry Jones - Club Owner
- Willie Harris - Bouncer
See also
References
- Top of the Heap at the American Film Institute Catalog
- Greenspun, Roger (June 3, 1972). "Top Of The Heap (1972) Screen: 'Top of the Heap' Examines Black Cop With Problems". The New York Times.
- "IMDB.com: Awards for Top of the Heap". imdb.com. Retrieved June 28, 2010.
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