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Wikipedia article




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

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 Srensen 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




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