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King of the Mountain (1981)

PG 90 min  -  Drama  -   1 May 1981 (USA)
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A group of friends race their high-powered cars up and down a dangerous and deadly mountain road known as Mulholland Drive to see who can claim the title of "King of the Hill."

Director:

Noel Nosseck

Writers:

Leigh Chapman, H.R. Christian, and 1 more credit »

Stars:

Harry Hamlin, Joseph Bottoms and Deborah Van Valkenburgh
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Harry Hamlin ...
Steve
Joseph Bottoms ...
Buddy
Deborah Van Valkenburgh Deborah Van Valkenburgh ...
Tina
Richard Cox ...
Roger
Dennis Hopper ...
Cal
Dan Haggerty ...
Rick
Seymour Cassel ...
Barry Tanner
Sloan Roberts Sloan Roberts ...
Billy T (as Jon Sloan)
Steve Jones Steve Jones ...
Policeman
Ashley Cox Ashley Cox ...
Elaine
Lillian Müller Lillian Müller ...
Jamie Winter
Cassandra Peterson ...
Neighbor
Buddy Joe Hooker Buddy Joe Hooker ...
Fast Joe Otis
Ron Trice Ron Trice ...
Keyboard player
Curt Ayers Curt Ayers ...
Fatburger
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A group of friends race their high-powered cars up and down a dangerous and deadly mountain road known as Mulholland Drive to see who can claim the title of "King of the Hill."

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Plot Keywords:

Road Racing | Street Racing | Based On Article | Based On Magazine Article

Taglines:

The race. The risk. The danger. It's worth it all to be...King of the Mountain

Genres:

Drama

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Country:

USA | UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Bolidi nella notte See more »

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$2,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$958,637 (USA) (3 May 1981) (703 Screens)

Gross:

$1,791,147 (USA)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

PolyGram Filmed Entertainment See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Quotes

Buddy: I'll run with you.
Cal: [turns and recognizes Buddy] Music maker... organ grinder.
Buddy: Hey, I've heard it all tonight... I'd rather not hear any more.
Cal: You're in over your head, boy.
Buddy: [angrily] Look! I said I'd run... now can you get it together, and tell me if you're in or out? I'm ready!
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Soundtracks

"LOOKING FOR CLUES"
By Robert Palmer
Courtesy of Island Records See more »