Top of the Heap (film)

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, despite being disrespected by his peers. While working his daily beat, he drifts into a psychedelic fantasy in which he is a hip celebrity astronaut.

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