Synopsis
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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Cast
- Harry HamlinSteve
- Joseph BottomsBuddy
- Deborah Van ValkenburghTina
- Richard CoxRoger
- Dennis HopperCal
- Dan HaggertyRick
- Seymour CasselBarry Tanner
- Cassandra PetersonNeighbor
Recommandations
- 70
Los Angeles Times
Inspired by a 1978 New West magazine article by David Barry, this fine little 1981 film suggests that continual participation in these races represents a refusal to grow up. Dennis Hopper is a long-ago racer desperate for a comeback; it's as if he's the same kid in Rebel Without a Cause, surviving those chicken runs in that film only to grow middle-aged without growing up. [18 Aug 1985, p.5] - 50
The New York Times
Much of the movie is occupied by people as they race one another down Mulholland Drive, but because most of the races are run at night, they aren't as exciting as they might be. - 50
TV Guide Magazine
Between the stereotypes and endless tire screeching, there isn't much to care about here. - 30
Washington Post
Harry Hamlin remains in a depressing, narcissistic low gear in King of the Mountain. Part of the problem is a blah role: Steve is not a protagonist of many words, or even many revealing looks. [06 May 1981, p.E7]
