About this movie
Based on the Depression-era bildungsroman memoir of writer A. E. Hotchner, the film follows the story of a boy struggling to survive on his own in a hotel in St. Louis after his mother is committed to a sanatorium with tuberculosis. His father, a German immigrant and traveling salesman working for the Hamilton Watch Company, is off on long trips from which the boy cannot be certain he will return.
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Quick facts
Year
1993
Runtime
1h 43m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.8/10
Votes
169
Genre
Drama, History
Director
Language
EN
Budget
$8.0M
Cast
hotel
great depression
canary
based on memoir or autobiography
bellhop
tuberculosis
traveling salesman
marbles
elevator operator
lock child
living alone
st. louis
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Questions about King of the Hill
How long is King of the Hill?
King of the Hill has a runtime of 1h 43m (1 hour and 43 minutes).
Who directed King of the Hill?
King of the Hill was directed by Steven Soderbergh and released in 1993.
What genre is King of the Hill?
King of the Hill is a Drama, History film (1993).
Who stars in King of the Hill?
The cast of King of the Hill includes Jesse Bradford, Jeroen Krabbé, Lisa Eichhorn, Karen Allen, Spalding Gray.
What is the TMDB rating for King of the Hill?
King of the Hill has a TMDB rating of 6.8/10 based on 169 votes.
