Underplayed Gems

Top of the Heap (1972)

Top of the Heap poster
Directed by
Christopher St. John
Genre
drama film
Country
United States
Runtime
1h 30m
Rated
R
Rating
5.9 of 10 from 15 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A Black police officer in Washington D.C. struggles with his identity and the pressures of his job. He deals with racism from both the public and his colleagues while trying to maintain his sense of self.

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What happens

Top of the Heap is a 1972 American drama film directed, written and produced by, and starring, Christopher St. John. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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