Highpoint (1982): Cast
Highpoint is a 1982 comedy thriller directed by Peter Carter, starring Christopher Plummer as James Hatcher, Kate Reid and Richard Harris. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 28m (88 min)
- Director
- Peter Carter
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Highpoint Film Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Highpoint About?
The premise of Highpoint without spoilers.
James Hatcher steals ten million dollars from a joint mafia‑CIA venture, prompting the two groups to turn on each other. Unemployed Lewis Kinney becomes entangled in the chaos, forced to retrieve the money and protect Lise Hatcher, whose fate he hopes to secure for himself.
Highpoint Themes & Keywords
· 29 tags- car chase
- pontiac firebird
- mg sports car
- narration by character
- narration
- attempted kidnapping
- matriarch
- night vision
- sniper
- slouch hat
- neck brace
- toilet paper
+17 more Show fewer
- sedation
- canada
- audio surveillance
- television remote control
- horse and carriage
- speeded up photography
- ferry
- breaking the fourth wall
- cia central intelligence agency
- money
- helicopter
- falling
- tower
- chauffeur
- unemployment
- cn tower
- independent film
Highpoint Cast & Characters
Christopher Plummer leads the cast as James Hatcher, with Kate Reid as Mrs. Hatcher and Richard Harris as Lewis Kinney. Directed by Peter Carter; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director Peter Carter
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Christopher Plummer as James Hatcher -
Kate Reid as Mrs. Hatcher -
Richard Harris as Lewis Kinney -
Beverly D'Angelo as Lise
Also Starring in Highpoint
· 7 more- Maury Chaykin Falco
- Saul Rubinek Centino
- Peter Donat Maronzella
- Robin Gammell Banner
- George Buza Alex
- Ken James Man #1 with Briefcase
- David Calderisi Prisoner in Jail
More from Peter Carter
More films directed by Peter Carter: The Intruder Within, The Courage of Kavik, the Wolf Dog, Klondike Fever and A Man Called Intrepid.
Cars in Highpoint
4 cars on screen, including the 1967 MG B and the 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am.
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1967 MG B Important role -
1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Important role -
1965 Chevrolet Corvair Background role -
1959 International Harvester Metro Mite Background role
Highpoint Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Highpoint Buster” and “La cúspide”.
- Also known as
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- Highpoint Buster
- La cúspide
- Am Highpoint flippt die Meute aus
- 最高密令
- 99.99% ต้องฆ่า
- Scontro al vertice
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Highpoint FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Highpoint, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Highpoint?
Highpoint runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was Highpoint released?
Highpoint was released on August 20, 1982.
Who directed Highpoint?
Highpoint was directed by Peter Carter.
More films by Peter Carter Who is in the cast of Highpoint?
Highpoint stars Christopher Plummer as James Hatcher, Kate Reid as Mrs. Hatcher and Richard Harris as Lewis Kinney, among 11 credited actors.
Does Highpoint have a post-credit scene?
No. Highpoint has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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