Highpoint (1982)

James Hatcher embezzles ten million dollars from a joint mafia/CIA operation, leaving them squabbling with each other. Unemployed Lewis Kinney gets caught up in the intrigue, and must try ... See full summary »

Director:

Peter Carter

Writers:

Richard A. Guttman (screenplay), Ian Sutherland (screenplay),

Stars:

Richard Harris, Christopher Plummer, Beverly D'Angelo

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Richard Harris	...	Lewis Kinney
Christopher Plummer	...	James Hatcher
Beverly D'Angelo	...	Lise
Kate Reid	...	Mrs. Hatcher
Peter Donat	...	Maronzella
Robin Gammell	...	Banner
Saul Rubinek	...	Centino
Maury Chaykin	...	Falco
George Buza	...	Alex
David Calderisi	...	Prisoner in Jail
Ken James	...	Man #1 with Briefcase
Lynda Mason Green	...	Model #1
Peter Shewchuk	...	Caléche owner
Rolland Bédard	...	Doorman
Ken Anderson	...	CIA Agent

Storyline

James Hatcher embezzles ten million dollars from a joint mafia/CIA operation, leaving them squabbling with each other. Unemployed Lewis Kinney gets caught up in the intrigue, and must try to recover the money, while saving the beautiful Lise Hatcher (hopefully for himself).

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Plot Keywords:

unemployment | cia | cn tower | chauffeur | independent film

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Genres:

Comedy

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Certificate:

PG

Details

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

31 August 1984 (USA)

Also Known As:

Highpoint Buster

Filming Locations:

Studio Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Box Office

Budget:

CAD 7,300,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Highpoint Film Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

88 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Did You Know?

Trivia

Film features the highest stunt fall in motion pictures. Dar Robinson falls from the CN Tower in Toronto, Canada, a height of 1,170 feet. His pay was $150,000 for the stunt.

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Quotes

Lewis Kinney: In that case, miss, I must insist that you put on your safety belt.

User Reviews

Carter's Last Film.

Peter Carter's last film (The late director of Rituals, Wolf Dog and The Intruder Within) directs this comedy and action film with Richard Harris as an undercover cop. Some of the scenes could very well be funny another film like this was made called Kuffs with Christian Slater. Carter supposely died of a Heart Attack shortly after this films release.