Highpoint (film)
| Highpoint | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Peter Carter |
| Produced by |
Daniel Fine executive William Immerman Jerry Pam |
| Written by |
Richard Guttman Ian Sutherland |
| Based on | story by Richard Guttman |
| Starring |
Richard Harris Christopher Plummer |
| Music by | Christopher Young |
| Cinematography | Albert J Dunk |
| Distributed by | New World (US) |
Release dates | 1982 |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
Highpoint was a Canadian 1982 action film starring Richard Harris, Christopher Plummer and Beverly D'Angelo.
The film was shot mainly in Quebec, but features a shot of stuntman Dar Robinson jumping off of the Toronto CN Tower in 1979. The stunt used a parachute hidden under his coat. [1]
Plot
Lewis Kinney is an accountant who goes to work for a wealthy family, the Hatchers. James Hatcher has embezzled $10 million from the mafia and the CIA, and now they are both seeking him. Kinney falls for James' sister Lise and is pursued by two bumbling henchman, Centino and Falco. He eventually outwits them.
Cast
- Richard Harris as Lewis Kinney
- Christopher Plummer as James Hatcher
- Beverly D'Angelo as Lise Hatcher
- Kate Reid as Mrs. Hatcher
- Peter Donat as Maronzella
- Robin Gammell as Banner
- Saul Rubinek as Centino
- Maury Chaykin as Falco
Production
The film was based on a script by Richard Guttman, who was a partner in a Hollywood public relations film. It was originally to star Richard Harris and Katherine Ross.[2] Ross was replaced by Beverly D'Angelo.
Filming started 30 July 1979. The movie was financed by Canadian money, raised under tax concessions which led to the Canadian film boom at the time.[3][4]
The movie was reportedly so bad that another $2 million was spent on re-editing.[5]
Proposed Follow Up
Harris and Plummer were to appear in another Canadian film, The Burning Book but only $3 million of the $7 million budget could be raised.[6]
References
- ↑ "Man Jumps From CN Tower With No Parachute (Thirty Years Ago)". Torontoist.
- ↑ Buckley, Tom (1 June 1979). "At the Movies". New York Times. p. C8.
- ↑ Thomas, Bob (18 September 1979). "'Highpoint' Enhances Boom in Canadian Film Industry". Toledo Blade. p. 61.
- ↑ Malcolm, Andrew (27 September 1979). "Canada Enters Ranks of Top Film Nations: Location-Shot Attraction Natives May Be Lured Back Sale of Investment Units Co-Investment at the Start Includes Many Hollywood Stars Companies and Producers Grow". New York Times. p. C13.
- ↑ Goodwin, Cliff (2011). Behaving Badly: Richard Harris. Random House.
- ↑ Harmetz, Aljean (20 November 1979). "Boom in Canadian Film Making Hits Snag: Explosion in Canadian Movies Stuck With the Movie 'A Necessary Shakeup' Begging for Distribution Shortage of Producers'". New York Times. p. C7.