Top of the Heap (1972)
In this 1972 actioner, a Washington DC cop is proud that he is one of the few African Americans on the force. He is not well loved by his peers or the street people. The trouble erupts when he is overlooked for a promotion. The angered cop goes off the deep end and begins using his gun to launch a personal vendetta against street crime. In the end it is all for naught and he does not survive the adventure. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Director(s):
- Christopher St. John
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
Synopsis of Top of the Heap
In this 1972 actioner, a Washington DC cop is proud that he is one of the few African Americans on the force. He is not well loved by his peers or the street people. The trouble erupts when he is overlooked for a promotion. The angered cop goes off the deep end and begins using his gun to launch a personal vendetta against street crime. In the end it is all for naught and he does not survive the adventure. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
Complete Cast of Top of the Heap
- Ron Douglas - Hip Passenger
- Essie McSwine - African Dancer
- Ingeborg Sorenson - Nurse Swenson
- John Alderson - Capt. Walsh
- Richard M. Dixon - The President
- June Fairchild - Balloon Thrower
- Paula Kelly - Black Chick
- Patrick McVey - Tim Cassidy
- Joe Tornatore - Policeman
- Christopher St. John - George Lattimer
- Willie Harris - Bouncer
- Florence Saint Peter - Viola Lattimer
- Leonard Kuras - Bobby Gelman
- Almeria Quinn - Valerie Lattimer
- Beatrice Webster - George's Mother
- Ji-Tu Cumbuka - Pot Peddler
- Cliff Emmich - Hard-Hat
- Allen Garfield - Taxi Driver
- Tiger Joe Marsh - Man with Knife
- Raymond O'Keefe - Bus Driver
- Jerry Jones - Club Owner
- Brian Cutler - Rookie Policeman
- Maria Lennard
- Director(s):
- Christopher St. John
- Writer(s):
- Christopher St. John
- Producer(s):
- Christopher St. John
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R(Not For Children, Violence)
Warning:
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