Topper (1979): Cast
Topper is a 1979 fantasy comedy directed by Charles S. Dubin, starring Jack Warden as Cosmo Topper, Rue McClanahan and Andrew Stevens. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Charles S. Dubin
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Robert Papazian Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Topper About?
The premise of Topper without spoilers.
A deceased couple affectionately haunt a living friend while trying to get into heaven.
Topper Themes & Keywords
· 26 tags- psychotronic film
- screwball comedy
- character name as title
- millionaire
- car accident
- supernatural power
- car crash
- soul leaves body
- becoming a ghost
- marriage
- reckless driving
- accident
+14 more Show fewer
- return from dead
- husband wife relationship
- butler
- marital separation
- afterlife
- new york city
- ghost
- near death experience
- convertible
- long island new york
- sleeping in a car
- nightclub
- remake
- based on novel
Topper Cast & Characters
Jack Warden leads the cast as Cosmo Topper, with Rue McClanahan as Clara Topper and Andrew Stevens as George Kerby. Directed by Charles S. Dubin; 18 actors are credited in all.
- Director Charles S. Dubin
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Jack Warden as Cosmo Topper - Rue McClanahan as Clara Topper
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Andrew Stevens as George Kerby -
James Karen as Fred Korbell
Also Starring in Topper
· 14 more- Macon McCalman Wilkins the Butler
- Frances Bay Mrs. Quincy
- Marshall R. Teague Man at Disco
- Kate Jackson Marion Kerby
- Larry Gelman Mechanic
- Janet Wood Nurse
- Gloria LeRoy Saleswoman
- Charles Siebert Stan Ogilvy
- Tom Spratley 1st Jailman
- Estelle Omens Lucy Johnson
- Lois Hamilton Charlene
- Mary Peters Marsha
- Ellen March Hostess
- Gregory Chase Steve
More from Charles S. Dubin
More films directed by Charles S. Dubin: International Airport, The Tenth Level, Moving Violation and The Belle of Amherst.
Cars in Topper
4 cars on screen, including the 1937 Buick Century and the Classic Motor Carriages Gazelle.
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1937 Buick Century Main role -
Classic Motor Carriages Gazelle Important role -
1968 Islander Motorhome Minor role -
Peterbilt 352 Minor role
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Topper FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Topper, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Topper?
Topper runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Topper released?
Topper was released on November 9, 1979.
Who directed Topper?
Topper was directed by Charles S. Dubin.
More films by Charles S. Dubin Who is in the cast of Topper?
Topper stars Jack Warden as Cosmo Topper, Rue McClanahan as Clara Topper and Andrew Stevens as George Kerby, among 18 credited actors.
Does Topper have a post-credit scene?
No. Topper has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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