Top of the World
“Wind: 150 Miles an Hour! Temperature: 90° Below Zero!”
Synopsis
A team of Air Force servicemen become stranded after setting up a weather station on an island of ice in Alaska.
Top Cast
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Dale Robertson
Lee Gannon
Evelyn Keyes
Virgie Rayne
Frank Lovejoy
Brad Cantrell
Nancy Gates
Mary Ross
Paul Fix
Maj. George French
Robert Arthur
Skippy McGuire
Peter Hansen
Cochrane
Nick Dennis
Cappi
Russ Conway
Nelson
William Schallert
Harding
Peter Bourne
Johnny Johnson
David McMahon
Brownie
Marya Marco
Kura
James Best
Col. French's Orderly (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lewis R. Foster
- Screenplay & Story
- N. Richard Nash, John D. Klorer
- Original Title
- Top of the World
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Landmark Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lewis R. Foster
N. Richard Nash, John D. Klorer
Harry J. Wild
Department Leadership Roster
Lewis R. Foster
Director
Harry J. Wild
Director of Photography
N. Richard Nash
Writer
John D. Klorer
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Top of the World.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Top of the World
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Top of the World about?
A team of Air Force servicemen become stranded after setting up a weather station on an island of ice in Alaska.
Who directed Top of the World?
Top of the World was directed by Lewis R. Foster.
Who stars in Top of the World?
The principal cast of Top of the World includes Dale Robertson, Evelyn Keyes, Frank Lovejoy, Nancy Gates, Paul Fix.
When was Top of the World released and how long is it?
Top of the World was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Top of the World?
Top of the World holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).