King of the Mountain
“When you're the fastest, someone always wants you to prove it.”
Synopsis
A group of friends race their high-powered cars up and down a dangerous and deadly mountain road known as Mulholland Drive to see who can claim the title of "King of the Hill."
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King of the Mountain (1981) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-01-06
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$958K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.48x
-$1M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Noel Nosseck
- Screenplay & Story
- H.R. Christian, David Barry, Leigh Chapman
- Original Score
- Michael Melvoin
- Original Title
- King of the Mountain
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $958K
- Production Studios
- Polygram Pictures, Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Noel Nosseck
H.R. Christian, David Barry, Leigh Chapman
Michael Melvoin
Donald Peterman
William Steinkamp
Jack Frost Sanders
Department Leadership Roster
Noel Nosseck
Director
H.R. Christian
Writer
Leigh Chapman
Writer
David R. Ellis
Stunt Coordinator
Buddy Joe Hooker
Stunt Coordinator
Donald Peterman
Director of Photography
Jack Frost Sanders
Producer
Michael Melvoin
Original Music Composer
William Steinkamp
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About King of the Mountain
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is King of the Mountain about?
A group of friends race their high-powered cars up and down a dangerous and deadly mountain road known as Mulholland Drive to see who can claim the title of "King of the Hill."
Who directed King of the Mountain?
King of the Mountain was directed by Noel Nosseck.
Who stars in King of the Mountain?
The principal cast of King of the Mountain includes Harry Hamlin, Joseph Bottoms, Deborah Van Valkenburgh, Richard Cox, Dennis Hopper.
When was King of the Mountain released and how long is it?
King of the Mountain was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What was the box office and production budget of King of the Mountain?
King of the Mountain had a reported production budget of $2M and grossed $958K at the worldwide box office (0.48 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for King of the Mountain?
The original motion picture soundtrack for King of the Mountain was composed by Michael Melvoin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for King of the Mountain?
King of the Mountain holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).