Top of the Heap is a 1972 American drama film directed by and starring Christopher St. John.[2] It was entered into the 22nd Berlin International Film Festival.[3]

Top of the Heap
Film poster
Directed by	Christopher St. John
Written by	Christopher St. John
Produced by	Christopher St. John
Starring	Christopher St. John
Cinematography	Richard A. Kelley
Edited by	Michael Pozen
Music by	J.J. Johnson
Production companies	The Fanfare Corporation, St. John Unlimited Productions[1]
Release date	1972 (1972)
Running time	94 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

Plot

A Washington D.C. police officer, George Lattimer (St. John) is proud to be one of few African-Americans in the department. However, his peers, or people do not show love for him. When he is passed up for the promotion of sergeant, trouble erupts.

Cast

• Christopher St. John as George Lattimer
• Paula Kelly as Black Chick
• Florence St. Peter as Viola Lattimer
• Leonard Kuras as Bobby Gelman
• John Alderson as Captain Walsh
• Patrick McVey as Tim Cassidy
• Allen Garfield as Taxi Driver
• Ingeborg Sørensen as Nurse Swenson (as Ingeborg Sorensen)
• Ron Douglas as Hip Passenger
• John McMurtry as Dope Dealer
• Damu King as Pot Peddler
• Ji-Tu Cumbuka as Pot Peddler
• Brian Cutler as Rookie Policeman
• Jerry Jones as Club Owner
• Willie Harris as Bouncer

See also

• List of American films of 1972

References

External links

• Top of the Heap at IMDb

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