King of the Hill

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.

Tagline

“When the world turns upside down, the trick is coming out on top.”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Drama, History

Director

Steven Soderbergh

Original Language

EN

What is King of the Hill about?

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.

Who directed King of the Hill?

King of the Hill was directed by Steven Soderbergh.

When was King of the Hill released?

King of the Hill was released on August 20, 1993.

How long is King of the Hill?

King of the Hill has a runtime of 1h 43m.

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