Top of the World 1997
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Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Top of the World" (1997). Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1997
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 100 minutes
- Release date
- May 1, 1997
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Millennium Media, Nu Image
- Genres
- Action, Thriller
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.3/10 from 22 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~100 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Millennium Media, Nu Image
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Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Top of the World" (1997).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.
Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Top of the World
Year: 1997
Genre: Action and Thriller
Director: Sidney J. Furie
Main Cast: Peter Weller, Dennis Hopper, Tia Carrere
Supporting Cast: David Alan Grier, Joe Pantoliano, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Peter Coyote, Martin Kove, Ed Lauter
Setting: Las Vegas
Plot:
A just-paroled ex-cop and his wife (or soon-to-be-ex-wife) are in Las Vegas for a quicky divorce.
They enter the Top of the World Casino, run by Charles Atlas.
They win big during a robbery at the casino.
Police suspect their win was a staged diversion.
They become suspects.
They attempt to escape the surrounded casino and prove their innocence while trying to save their marriage.
Runtime: 1h 40m
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Should you watch it?
“A gripping exploration of action and thriller that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Top of the World worth watching?
Top of the World holds a community rating of 5.3/10 based on 22 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Action, Thriller for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Top of the World and when was it released?
Top of the World is a feature film with a runtime of 100 minutes. It was released in 1997. Release status: Released.
Who directed Top of the World?
Top of the World was directed by Sidney J. Furie.
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