Top of the Heap (film)

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Top of the Heap
Top of the Heap FilmPoster.jpeg
Film poster
Directed byChristopher St. John
Written byChristopher St. John
Produced byChristopher St. John
StarringChristopher St. John
CinematographyRichard A. Kelley
Edited byMichael Pozen
Music byJ.J. Johnson
Production
companies
The Fanfare Corporation, St. John Unlimited Productions[1]
Release date
  • 1972 (1972)
Running time
94 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

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[]

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 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[]

References[]

  1. ^ Top of the Heap at the American Film Institute Catalog
  2. ^ Greenspun, Roger (June 3, 1972). "Top Of The Heap (1972) Screen: 'Top of the Heap' Examines Black Cop With Problems". The New York Times.
  3. ^ "IMDB.com: Awards for Top of the Heap". imdb.com. Retrieved June 28, 2010.

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