Top of the Heap (film)
| Top of the Heap | |
|---|---|
 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Christopher St. John |
| Written by | Christopher St. John |
| Produced by | Christopher St. John |
| Starring | Christopher St. John |
| Cinematography | Richard A. Kelley |
| Edited by | Michael Pozen |
| Music by | J.J. Johnson |
Production companies | The Fanfare Corporation, St. John Unlimited Productions[1] |
Release date |
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Running time | 94 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
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]
Plot[edit]
A Washington D.C. police officer, George Lattimer (St. John) is proud to be one of few African-Americans in the department, despite being disrespected by his peers. While working his daily beat, he drifts into a psychedelic fantasy in which he is a hip celebrity astronaut.
Cast[edit]
- Christopher St. John as George Lattimer
- Paula Kelly as Black Chick
- Florence St. Peter as Viola Lattimer
- Leonard Kuras as Bobby Gelman
- John Alderson as Captain Walsh
- Patrick McVey as Tim Cassidy
- Allen Garfield as Taxi Driver
- Ingeborg Sørensen as Nurse Swenson (as Ingeborg Sorensen)
- Ron Douglas as Hip Passenger
- John McMurtry as Dope Dealer
- Damu King as Pot Peddler
- Ji-Tu Cumbuka as Pot Peddler
- Brian Cutler as Rookie Policeman
- Jerry Jones as Club Owner
- Willie Harris as Bouncer
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ 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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