Over the Top (1987)
Some fight for money... Some fight for glory... He's fighting for his son's love.
Storyline
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.
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Movie Details
| Original title | Over the Top |
|---|---|
| Release date | Feb 13, 1987 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | father son relationship, road trip, absurd, sports, underdog, truck, truck driver, father-in-law, bad father-in-law, on the road, arm wrestling, eighteen wheeler |
| Official site | Visit ↗ |
FAQ
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.
When was Over the Top released?
Over the Top was released on Feb 13, 1987 (status: Released).
Who directed Over the Top?
Menahem Golan directed Over the Top.
What is the TMDB rating of Over the Top?
Over the Top has a TMDB rating of 6.5/10 from 1,932 votes.