Watch Top of the Heap (1972) Official Trailer
His rage was the illness of the times!
6 / 10 IMDb June 2, 1972 1h 30m
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.
Director
Runtime
1h 30m
Release Date
June 2, 1972
Genre
Crime, Drama
Status
Released
Languages
English
Country
United States of America
Producers
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Cast
Christopher St. John
as George Lattimer
Paula Kelly
as Black Chick
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Florence St. Peter
as Viola Lattimer
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Ingeborg Sørensen
as Nurse Swenson
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Almeria Quinn
as Valerie Lattimer
Allen Garfield
as Taxi Driver
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Marilyn Wirt
as Nurse
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Anne Mason
as Walsh's Secretary
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Maria Lennard
as Reporter
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Mayrita Varna
as Reporter
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Beatrice Webster
as George's Mother
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Essie McSwine
as African Dancer
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Pamela Whorf
as Girl Rioter
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Angela Seymour
as Young Hooker (uncredited)
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Tiger Joe Marsh
as Man with Knife
Production Companies
St. John Unlimited
The Fanfare Corporation
Top of the Heap Official Trailer 1972
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