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Kukkulan kuningas

Original title: King of the Hill
  • 19931993
  • K-10K-10
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
8.4K
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Jesse Bradford in Kukkulan kuningas (1993)
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A young boy struggles on his own in a run-down hotel after his parents and younger brother are separated from him in 1930s Depression-era Midwest.A young boy struggles on his own in a run-down hotel after his parents and younger brother are separated from him in 1930s Depression-era Midwest.A young boy struggles on his own in a run-down hotel after his parents and younger brother are separated from him in 1930s Depression-era Midwest.

IMDb RATING
7.4/10
8.4K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
16,979
2,322
  • Director
    • Steven Soderbergh
  • Writers
    • A.E. Hotchner(memoir)
    • Steven Soderbergh(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Jesse Bradford
    • Jeroen Krabbé
    • Lisa Eichhorn
Top credits
  • Director
    • Steven Soderbergh
  • Writers
    • A.E. Hotchner(memoir)
    • Steven Soderbergh(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Jesse Bradford
    • Jeroen Krabbé
    • Lisa Eichhorn
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 56User reviews
    • 50Critic reviews
    • 86Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 8 nominations

    Videos1

    King of the Hill
    Trailer 1:03
    King of the Hill

    Photos89

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    Top cast

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    Jesse Bradford
    Jesse Bradford
    • Aaron
    Jeroen Krabbé
    Jeroen Krabbé
    • Mr. Kurlander
    Lisa Eichhorn
    Lisa Eichhorn
    • Mrs. Kurlander
    Karen Allen
    Karen Allen
    • Miss Mathey
    Spalding Gray
    Spalding Gray
    • Mr. Mungo
    Elizabeth McGovern
    Elizabeth McGovern
    • Lydia
    Cameron Boyd
    Cameron Boyd
    • Sullivan
    Adrien Brody
    Adrien Brody
    • Lester
    Joe Chrest
    Joe Chrest
    • Ben
    • (as Joseph Chrest)
    John McConnell
    John McConnell
    • Patrolman Burns
    Amber Benson
    Amber Benson
    • Ella McShane
    Kristin Griffith
    Kristin Griffith
    • Mrs. McShane
    Chris Samples
    Chris Samples
    • Billy Thompson
    Peggy Freisen
    • Mrs. Thompson
    Katherine Heigl
    Katherine Heigl
    • Christina Sebastian
    John Durbin
    John Durbin
    • Mr. Sandoz
    Lauryn Hill
    Lauryn Hill
    • Elevator Operator
    Jesse Zeigler
    • Jealous Kid
    • Director
      • Steven Soderbergh
    • Writers
      • A.E. Hotchner(memoir)
      • Steven Soderbergh(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      In the author A.E. Hotchner's book " Paul and Me" ( about his lifetime friendship and business partnership with Paul Newman) he says that "King of the Hill" is his own autobiography. Newman asked him to write a screenplay from it, so they could produce the film, but Hotchner said he just couldn't do it, implying he was too close to it... the story of his parents, and himself as a child. Paul Newman replied... "A Pity". Then Hotchner goes on to mention that this film, Steven Soderbergh's version, produced by Robert Redford, was excellent, named one of the top ten films of the year, and praised the remarkable performance of 14 yr old Jesse Bradford.
    • Goofs
      Aaron's father's car's plate number is 415138. Though his father was out of town with his car for a very long time we saw the same car/plate just outside the house where the party is given after the graduation ceremony. That car can't be there at that moment.
    • Quotes

      Mrs. Kurlander: Must you wear that filthy thing on your head?

      Aaron: Ma, it's a hat. You wear it on your head.

    • Crazy credits
      This film was re-recorded in a Swelltone theater
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: The Man Without a Face/Wilder Napalm/King of the Hill/Hard Target/And the Band Played On (1993)
    • Soundtracks
      Tiger Rag
      Written by Edwin B. Edwards, Henry Ragas, Larry Shields, Edwin B. Edwards and Tony Sbarbaro (collectively as The Original Dixieland Jazz Band)

      Performed by The Mills Brothers

      Courtesy of MCA Records

    User reviews56

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    emotions
    it is not exactly a movie. but a very precise map. for feelings, emotions and essence of a period from American history. example of admirable script and acting, it is a film of strong characters and deep exploration of atmosphere pieces. a touching film who reminds old truths and gives a splendid story. short, a film about courage and hope with a magnificent young Jesse Bradford. one of films who, after years, preserves in its title sound not insignificant memories. a film by Soderbergh who can be useful for many viewers. not only for certainly artistic virtues but for a story not very rare but powerful and convincing in every moment. a real good film. see it !
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    • May 31, 2014

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 20, 1993 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • King of the Hill
    • Filming locations
      • 16 Portland Place, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
    • Production companies
      • Wildwood Enterprises
      • Bona Fide Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $8,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,214,231
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $46,476
      • Aug 22, 1993
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,214,231
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 43 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR

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