---
title: "Highpoint"
year: 1982
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/highpoint-1982"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 299559
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 88
community_rating: 5.1
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Highpoint (1982) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/highpoint-1982

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Highpoint is a film first released in 1982. Catalogued under Comedy, Action, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Highpoint Film Productions. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An unemployed man gets caught up in a high-stakes conspiracy involving ten million embezzled dollars."

### Why Watch
- features Richard Harris and Christopher Plummer
- combines action, comedy, and thriller elements

### Caveats & Content Note
- features a brief synopsis in the provided sources
- limited plot details available in sources
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains action and thriller elements with comedic undertones.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, comedy, thriller, intrigued

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/highpoint-1982#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Peter Carter
- **Networks / Studios**: Highpoint Film Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Richard Harris** as *Lewis Kinney*
- **Christopher Plummer** as *James Hatcher*
- **Beverly D'Angelo** as *Lise*
- **Kate Reid** as *Mrs. Hatcher*
- **Peter Donat** as *Maronzella*
- **Robin Gammell** as *Banner*
- **Saul Rubinek** as *Centino*
- **Maury Chaykin** as *Falco*
- **George Buza** as *Alex*
- **David Calderisi** as *Prisoner in Jail*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is Highpoint about?
James Hatcher embezzles ten million dollars from a joint mafia and CIA operation, drawing an unemployed man named Lewis Kinney into the intrigue.

### Q: When was Highpoint released?
The film is a 1982 Canadian action comedy thriller.

### Q: Who directed Highpoint?
The film was directed by Peter Carter.

### Q: Who stars in Highpoint?
The film stars Richard Harris, Christopher Plummer, and Beverly D'Angelo.

### Q: How much money was embezzled in the film?
Ten million dollars was embezzled from a joint mafia and CIA operation.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Highpoint — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/299559)
- [Highpoint (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Highpoint_(film))
- [Highpoint (1982) - FDb.cz](https://www.fdb.cz/film/138957-highpoint)
- [Highpoint (1982): Obsazení, herci, tvůrci a postavy | Kinobox…](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/198390-highpoint/tvurci)

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