Over the Top(1987)
“Some fight for money... Some fight for glory... He's fighting for his son's love.”
Overview
Lincoln Hawk a hard-luck big-rig trucker takes us under the glaring Las Vegas lights for all the boisterous action of the World Armwrestling Championship. Relying on wits and willpower, Hawk tries to rebuild his life by capturing the first-place prize money, and the love of the son he abandoned years earlier into the keeping of his rich, ruthless father-in-law.
Director
Menahem Golan
Studio
The Cannon Group
Budget
$25M
Revenue
$16M
Cast
Sylvester Stallone
as Lincoln Hawk
Robert Loggia
as Jason Cutler
Susan Blakely
as Christina Hawk
Rick Zumwalt
as Bob "Bull" Hurley
David Mendenhall
as Michael Cutler/Michael Hawk
Chris McCarty
as Tim Salanger
Terry Funk
as Ruker
Bob Beattie
as Announcer
Allan Graf
as Collins
Magic Schwarz
as Smasher
Bruce Way
as John Grizzly
Jimmy Keegan
as Big Boy (Richie)
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1987
Runtime
1h 34m
Language
English
Rating
6.5 / 10
Budget
$25M
Box Office
$16M
Production Companies
The Cannon Group • Warner Bros. Pictures • Golan-Globus Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Over the Top?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Over the Top (1987).
What is Over the Top about?▼
Lincoln Hawk a hard-luck big-rig trucker takes us under the glaring Las Vegas lights for all the boisterous action of the World Armwrestling Championship. Relying on wits and willpower, Hawk tries to rebuild his life by capturing the first-place prize money, and the love of the son he abandoned years earlier into the keeping of his rich, ruthless father-in-law.
Who directed Over the Top?▼
Over the Top was directed by Menahem Golan and released in 1987. It is a action, drama film.
How long is Over the Top?▼
Over the Top has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
Who stars in Over the Top?▼
The cast of Over the Top includes Sylvester Stallone as Lincoln Hawk, Robert Loggia as Jason Cutler, Susan Blakely as Christina Hawk, Rick Zumwalt as Bob "Bull" Hurley, David Mendenhall as Michael Cutler/Michael Hawk and more.
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