Top of the Heap
“His rage was the illness of the times!”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Top of the Heap (1972) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-03-27
Top Cast
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Christopher St. John
George Lattimer
Paula Kelly
Black Chick
Florence St. Peter
Viola Lattimer
Ingeborg Sørensen
Nurse Swenson
Almeria Quinn
Valerie Lattimer
Allen Garfield
Taxi Driver
Marilyn Wirt
Nurse
Anne Mason
Walsh's Secretary
Maria Lennard
Reporter
Mayrita Varna
Reporter
Beatrice Webster
George's Mother
Essie McSwine
African Dancer
Pamela Whorf
Girl Rioter
Angela Seymour
Young Hooker (uncredited)
Tiger Joe Marsh
Man with Knife
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 2, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christopher St. John
- Screenplay & Story
- Christopher St. John
- Original Score
- J.J. Johnson
- Original Title
- Top of the Heap
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- St. John Unlimited, The Fanfare Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christopher St. John
Christopher St. John
J.J. Johnson
Richard A. Kelley
Michael Pozen
Christopher St. John, Joe Solomon
Department Leadership Roster
Christopher St. John
Writer
Christopher St. John
Director
Christopher St. John
Producer
Michael Pozen
Editor
Richard A. Kelley
Director of Photography
J.J. Johnson
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Top of the Heap
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Top of the Heap about?
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.
Who directed Top of the Heap?
Top of the Heap was directed by Christopher St. John.
Who stars in Top of the Heap?
The principal cast of Top of the Heap includes Christopher St. John, Paula Kelly, Florence St. Peter, Ingeborg Sørensen, Almeria Quinn.
When was Top of the Heap released and how long is it?
Top of the Heap was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Top of the Heap?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Top of the Heap was composed by J.J. Johnson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Top of the Heap?
Top of the Heap holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).