Top of the World (1997): Cast
Top of the World is a 1997 action thriller directed by Sidney J. Furie, starring Dennis Hopper as Charles Atlas, Peter Coyote and Martin Kove. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Sidney J. Furie
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Millennium Media
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Top of the World About?
The premise of Top of the World without spoilers.
While in Las Vegas for a quick divorce, a paroled ex‑cop and his wife slip into the Top of the World Casino run by Charles Atlas. Their big win coincides with a robbery, prompting police to suspect the payout was a diversion. Through the night and into morning they try to escape the surrounded casino, clear their names, and save their marriage.
Top of the World Themes & Keywords
· 18 tags- bound and gagged
- woman bound and gagged
- las vegas nevada
- quickie divorce
- parolee
- ex cop
- false accusation
- casino owner
- casino
- police
- robbery
- die hard scenario
+6 more Show fewer
- gambling
- shooting
- slot machine
- murder
- dam
- helicopter
Top of the World Cast & Characters
Dennis Hopper leads the cast as Charles Atlas, with Peter Coyote as Doc 'The Butcher' and Martin Kove as Carl. Directed by Sidney J. Furie; 16 actors are credited in all.
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Director Sidney J. Furie
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Dennis Hopper as Charles Atlas -
Peter Coyote as Doc 'The Butcher' -
Martin Kove as Carl -
Ed Lauter as Mel Ridgefield
Also Starring in Top of the World
· 12 more- Joe Pantoliano Vince Castor
- Peter Weller Ray Mercer
- Tia Carrere Rebecca Mercer
- David Alan Grier Detective Augustus
- Paul Herman Valet
- Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa Captain Hefter
- Gavan O'Herlihy Lieutenant Logan
- Julie McCullough Ginger
- Michael Delano Lieutenant De Rosa
- Kevin Bernhardt Dean
- Dell Yount Mac
- Eddie Mekka Joe Burns
More from Sidney J. Furie
More films directed by Sidney J. Furie, best-rated first: The Ipcress File, The Boys in Company C, The Entity and Iron Eagle.
Cars in Top of the World
20 cars on screen, including the 1994 Cadillac DeVille and the 1986 Chevrolet Caprice.
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1994 Cadillac DeVille Important role -
1986 Chevrolet Caprice Important role -
1987 Chevrolet Caprice Important role -
1981 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Important role
Top of the World Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “Les Rapaces” and “Showdown”.
- Also known as
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- Les Rapaces
- Showdown
- Countdown in Las Vegas
- Countdown Las Vegas
- Крыша мира
- O Grande Golpe
- Vysoká hra
- La Ciudad Del Crimen
- Fönn a csúcson
- Ponad Światem
- Al cim del món
- Vertige à Vegas
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Top of the World FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Top of the World, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Top of the World?
Top of the World runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Top of the World released?
Top of the World was released on May 1, 1997.
Who directed Top of the World?
Top of the World was directed by Sidney J. Furie.
More films by Sidney J. Furie Who is in the cast of Top of the World?
Top of the World stars Dennis Hopper as Charles Atlas, Peter Coyote as Doc 'The Butcher' and Martin Kove as Carl, among 16 credited actors.
Does Top of the World have a post-credit scene?
No. Top of the World has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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