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The Edge (1997)

15 117 min  -  Drama | Action | Adventure  -   26 September 1997 (USA)
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A billionaire and two other men are stranded, unequipped, by a plane crash in a dangerous wilderness. How many will survive to be rescued?

Director:

Lee Tamahori

Writer:

David Mamet
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Anthony Hopkins ...
Alec Baldwin ...
Elle Macpherson ...
Harold Perrineau ...
Bart the Bear Bart the Bear ...
L.Q. Jones L.Q. Jones ...
Kathleen Wilhoite ...
David Lindstedt David Lindstedt ...
Mark Kiely ...
Eli Gabay Eli Gabay ...
Larry Musser Larry Musser ...
Brian Arnold Brian Arnold ...
Bob Boyd Bob Boyd ...
Kelsa Kinsly ...
Gordon Tootoosis ...
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Storyline

A model has her rich, much older husband come with her to a photo shoot. But when their plane crashes in the middle of nowhere, a strong mind game erupts between the clever husband and the Jealous young photographer as they try to get back to civilization. Written by Steve Richer <sricher@sympatico.ca>  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Photo Shoot | Billionaire | Photographer | Wilderness | Crash  | See more »

Taglines:

They Were Fighting Over A Woman When The Plane Went Down. Now, Their Only Chance For Survival Is Each Other.

Genres:

Drama | Action | Adventure | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language and some adventure gore/violence See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Official Sites:

Fox | Add/edit official sites  »

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Auf Messers Schneide - Rivalen am Abgrund See more »

Filming Locations:

Alberta, Canada See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$7,733,445 (USA) (28 September 1997) (2351 Screens)

Gross:

$27,779,888 (USA) (21 December 1997)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Art Linson Productions See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

The DeHaviland Beaver used in the film is the exact same one used in the production of Six Days Seven Nights. It crashed in both movies. See more »

Goofs

Errors made by characters (possibly deliberate errors by the filmmakers): After they've found the cabin, Charles offers to make tea. However, it's going to be some pretty lousy tea. We first see him dump a bunch of dirt out of the tea kettle. Next, we see him scoop some river water and offer to make some tea. He forgets to rinse the kettle out before heading inside to make his dirt tea. See more »

Quotes

Robert Green: [Eating] Wish we had some salt.
Charles Morse: You know, you can, uh... you can season meat with gunpowder. Did you know that?
Robert Green: Wish we had some gunpowder.
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Soundtracks

"Happy Birthday"
Written by Mildred J. Hill and Patty S. Hill See more »