Over the top is a 1987 american sports drama film starring sylvester stallone. View more great items please select the size of the print you are looking for by clicking the sizes option beneath the buy it now button. Armwrestling might be far down on most viewers list of most cinematic sports, but sylvester stallone certainly goes the distance to prove the contrary in this lightweight but entertaining mid80s actionfamily feature. The movie was nominated for three razzies and won two. A cyborg is programmed to kill a scientist who holds the fate of mankind in his hands. A freelance trucker attempts to reestablish a relationship with his longestranged son while preparing for an international arm wrestling competi. Over the top is the twentyfirst episode in season 2 and thirtythird episode overall of regular show. Jun 25, 2015 over the top 1987 arm wrestling, 7 minutes of drama. Over the top world championship july 26th, 1986 las vegas, nv truckers division men open super heavyweight 1st john brzenk 2nd ed arnold 3rd4th richard lupkes and. At the left is a picture of the arm champs ii arcade game. Over the top arm wrestling might be far down on most viewers list of most cinematic sports, but sylvester stallone certainly goes the distance to prove the contrary in this lightweight but entertaining mid80s actionfamily feature. Stallone who cowrote the script with stirling silliphant plays taciturn trucker lincoln hawk though hes called hawks. The definitive film about armwrestling truck drivers fighting for custody of their children, over the top lives down to its title in the cheesiest of ways. It was produced and directed by menahem golan, and its screenplay was written by stirling silliphant and stallone.
Seven great arm wrestling moments in movies aiden mason 4 years ago maybe its because i watched the fly the other day but i guess its just a topic one doesnt think of often. Yeah, its an entire movie dedicated to arm wrestling. Arm wrestling might be far down on most viewers list of most cinematic sports, but sylvester stallone certainly goes the distance to prove the contrary in this lightweight but entertaining mid80s actionfamily feature. Gary goodridge at the over the top world championship in 1986, at the age of 19, i heard about an upcoming contest called the canadian overthetop arm wrestling competition. Over the top armwrestling might be far down on most viewers list of most cinematic sports, but sylvester stallone certainly goes the distance to prove the contrary in this lightweight but entertaining mid80s actionfamily feature. The tournament was being initiated for sylvester stallones upcoming movie. The definitive film about arm wrestling truck drivers fighting for custody of their children, over the top lives down to its title in the cheesiest of ways. When i arrived at the las vegas hilton july, 1986 i was cutting through the pool area and there on a lounge chair was bert whitfield and a few of his entourage. Over the top, movie soundtrack, dvd, poster, vhs, arm. Lincoln hawk stallone is a struggling trucker who arm wrestles on the side to make extra cash while trying to rebuild his life. In a flashback, skips accidentally kills rigby during an arm wrestling match.
Over the top wrestling, commonly abbreviated to ott, is an irish professional wrestling promotion based in dublin, ireland and was founded in 2014. Over the top painting, a painting of an assault during world war i of the first artists rifles in 1916 by the war artist john nash. Regarding that move hawks does where he lifts his fingers and adjusts then in a different position in order to get the advantage and win, a what is the significance of doing this what exactly is he doing and b is this even legal in a real arm wrestling tournament. Bob bull hurley is the main antagonist in the 1987 movie over the top. And all traits must be executed in a matter of seconds. Reigning world arm wrestling league heavyweight champion devon larratt discusses the legendary over the top 1980s armwrestling movie staring sylvester stallone and featuring numerous. That he won the arm wrestling at the end was expected but the movie was made so that it wasnt necessary to. With sylvester stallone, robert loggia, susan blakely, rick zumwalt.
You really need to see an armwrestling tournament to do your movie. Mar 30, 2014 directed by menahem golan, who also directed the ubermacho chuck norris flick the delta force, over the top is a standard muscle flick for guys full of attempts at drama, some action moments here and there, homoeroticism and, of course, arm wrestling. Apr 22, 2019 sylvester stallones 1987 armwrestling film over the top is still hollywoods most awesome movie about divorced dads. Star of over the top we who pull know armwrestling is as american as apple pie. That he won the arm wrestling at the end was expected but the movie was made so that it wasnt necessary to win because the father already had the love and devotion of his son. The promotion mixes elements of traditional pro wrestling, comedy and sports entertainment. Over the top world championship the armwrestling archives. Sylvester stallones 1987 armwrestling film over the top is still hollywoods most awesome movie about divorced dads. Feb 23, 2007 rich piana arm wrestles scot mendelson. Sylvester stallones top 5 movies about arm wrestling. The rich grandfather who wanted the boy was a stumbling block but it wasnt like there couldnt be forgiveness from him so that all could be a family.
If youre looking for some inspiration to get pumped up for your next arm wrestling match, look no further than the 1987 sylvester stallone classic over the top. Oct, 2016 reigning world arm wrestling league heavyweight champion devon larratt discusses the legendary over the top 1980s armwrestling movie staring sylvester stallone and featuring numerous. The main character, lincoln hawk, played by stallone, is a longhaul truck driver who tries to win back his alienated son, michael, while becoming. Over the top was a movie made in 1987 starring sylvester stallone as an arm wrestling truck driver who takes part in a tournament in las vegas. This is not some sub par cheap card stock print at home glorified photo copy. Sep 20, 2017 the 1987 movie over the top had sylvester stallone playing the sports underdog, as he did in rocky, but this time the sport was arm wrestling. Sure its cheesy, but this film does what any good 80s movie should. September 24, 1951 march 19, 2003 was an american professional armwrestler and actor. Over the top may be the greatest arm wrestling event ever. He is a world arm wreslting champion who has been undefeated in five years, and an old rival of lincoln hawk, the protagonist. Over the top sylvester stallone best scene youtube. With scenes like this youd think arm wrestling would be a huge sport. Conceding that this was true, golan readily agreed to go to reno, nevada for the final us. My hat is off to them coming here and kicking ass as they did.
In the present, skips arm wrestles with death to bring rigby back to life. Over the top wrestling, irish wrestling promotion this disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title over the top. Hurley first appears in the pub scene near the start when hawk wins an armwrestle against a. Tears tears are running down my face thats so beautiful. Most popular arm wrestling movies and tv shows imdb. A reallife over the top arm wrestling tournament was created once the movie was approved for production. Jul 08, 2014 he stars as hardluck bigrig trucker lincoln hawk and takes us under the glaring las vegas lights for all the boisterous action of the world armwrestling championship in over the top coscripted. Sylvester stallones 1987 armwrestling film over the top. That he won the armwrestling at the end was expected but the movie was made so that it wasnt necessary to. They originally wanted arm wrestling champion cleve dean, but he was so massive compared.
I must also add that its amazing what high res, widescreen will do to pretty much any movie makes even over the top look like cinematic gold. He fails and hides in a diner in a desert run by a woman who likes him. Cannon films presold the movie over the next few years during which time stallone appeared in rhinestone, rambo first blood part 2. Over the top, a sculpture ed in 1921 by john paulding, depicting a world war i infantryman and used in several war memorials across the united states. Ill add however, that over the top is a production of cannon films, the people who brought us many of the worstgreatest action films of the 80s. We said hello and got to talking arm wrestling and he mentioned he was pulling in the middleweight truckers division. Daniel greene, janet agren, claudio cassinelli, george eastman. Going over the top with arm wrestling rules and tips. Over the top 1987 arm wrestling, 7 minutes of drama. He stars as hardluck bigrig trucker lincoln hawk and takes us under the glaring las vegas lights for all the boisterous action of the world armwrestling championship in over the top coscripted. Mar 14, 2016 1987s over the top was a critical and commercial flop, but it gained a cult following from vhs and airing on stations like tbs or tnt.
Stallone is the romantic ideal of the toughguy single father, a hero whod go to ridiculous lengths to show his son hes loved. Over the top is one of those low budget action flicks of the 80s that relies on recycled ideas from previous films. Over the top was a movie made in 1987 starring sylvester stallone as an arm wrestling truck driver who takes part in a. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Over the top wrestling showcases the best irish talent and also brings in renowned stars from overseas. Sylvester stallones 1987 armwrestling film over the top is still. The only way to discover the answers to such devastatingly intriguing questions and to learn the art of underground arm wrestling competitions is to buy this movie. The original music score was composed by giorgio moroder. Mar 20, 2009 the lincoln hawk big rig weight machine.
Cast in credits order complete, awaiting verification. The list contains the best, new and most relevant arm wrestling movies ordered by relevance. In the present, skips armwrestles with death to bring rigby back to life. In the movie over the top with sylvester stallone, the final arm wrestling montage a competitor breaks his arm. That he won the armwrestling at the end was expected but the movie was made so that it wasnt necessary to win because the father already had the love and devotion of his son. Does anyone have more info on the guy who broke his arm in. Besides possessing big guns for muscles, top arm wrestlers depend on endurance, great leverage and tremendous reaction time. Aug 23, 2017 rich piana arm wrestles scot mendelson. Directed by menahem golan, who also directed the ubermacho chuck norris flick the delta force, over the top is a standard muscle flick for guys full of attempts at drama, some action moments here and there, homoeroticism and, of course, arm wrestling.
It and the original arm champs arcade represent the very best arm wrestling simulation ever created. Thirty years later, you might find that the things going on behind the scenes are more interesting than what made it onto the screen. Mar 10, 2006 a few paragraphs ago, i mentioned that this is a film about arm wrestling truckers, which basically renders this section unnecessary. The tournament was being initiated for sylvester stallones upcoming movie called over the top, about an underdog arm wrestler. Hawk and mike also bond when hawk teaches him to arm wrestle and drive the truck. The 1987 movie over the top had sylvester stallone playing the sports underdog, as he did in rocky, but this time the sport was arm wrestling. New england arm wrestling championship 2017 right duration. The film starred sylvester stallone as a truck driver named lincoln hawk who supplements his income by armwrestling as a sidehustle. In a flashback, skips accidentally kills rigby during an armwrestling match. A few paragraphs ago, i mentioned that this is a film about arm wrestling truckers, which basically renders this section unnecessary. The people who sent him are after him and so is the local arm wrestling champ.
As an american i feel it should be dominated by americans, but as we saw in the early 90s the russians had something to say about that. Arm wrestling all time great, 2time worlds strongest man competitor cleve dean 67, 465 lbs was supposed to be the final opponent of sylvester stallone in over the top. Tough trucker lincoln hawk is determined to win back his son and triumph at the world arm wrestling championships. You are bidding a professional quality reproduction poster. It even produced a shortlived line of action figures. There are multiple moves to use, but overall there are three basic techniques all arm wrestlers should know. I adored it and now, 32 years later, im still getting choked up. Over the top results 1986 the armwrestling archives.