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The Edge (1997)

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User Rating: 6.6/10 (12,924 votes)
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Overview

Director:
Lee Tamahori
Writer (WGA):
David Mamet (written by)
Release Date:
26 September 1997 (USA) more view trailer
Tagline:
They were fighting over a woman when the plane went down. Now, their only chance for survival is each other.
Plot:
A billionaire and two other men are stranded, unequipped, by a plane crash in a dangerous wilderness. How many will survive to be rescued? full summary | add synopsis
NewsDesk:
(2 articles)
Hopkins To Take On The Devil (From WENN. 5 October 2000)
Hollywood Giant Dies From Cancer (From WENN. 19 May 2000)
User Comments:
Terrific Action Adventure more

Cast

 (Complete credited cast)

Anthony Hopkins ... Charles Morse

Alec Baldwin ... Robert Green

Elle Macpherson ... Mickey Morse

Harold Perrineau ... Stephen
Bart the Bear ... The Bear
L.Q. Jones ... Styles
Kathleen Wilhoite ... Ginny
David Lindstedt ... James

Mark Kiely ... Mechanic

Eli Gabay ... Jet Pilot
Larry Musser ... Amphibian Pilot
Brian Arnold ... Reporter
Bob Boyd ... Reporter

Kelsa Kinsly ... Reporter
Gordon Tootoosis ... Jack Hawk
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Bookworm (USA) (working title)
The Wild (USA) (working title)
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MPAA:
Rated R for language and some adventure gore/violence.
Runtime:
117 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Colour:
Colour
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital
Filming Locations:
Alberta, Canada more
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Fun Stuff

Trivia:
The red float plane they crash in is a de Havilland Corp. DHC-2 Beaver. more
Goofs:
As the characters are running from the bear in the "remote" woods, there are yellow hiking markers nailed into the trees. more
Quotes:
[moments before the plane flies into a flock of wild birds]
Charles Morse: So what do you value me for, Bob?
Robert Green: I like your style, your wife's pretty cute too.
Charles Morse: So how are you planning to kill me?
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Saturday Night Live: Matthew Perry/Oasis (#23.2)" (1997) more
Soundtrack:
Happy Birthday more

FAQ

Was Stephen in on the plan to kill Charles?
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35 out of 42 people found the following comment useful:-
Terrific Action Adventure, 9 February 2000
10/10
Author: claudonio from california

"The Edge" is a terrific movie, not just as an action movie but as whole. I went to see this film because I thought it looked interesting, my expectations were shattered, this is a well written, well acted, well directed thriller. Anthony Hopkins as always turns in a great performance but the big suprise is Alec Baldwin who did just as well. This film has some of the best dialogue ever written for a movie of this type, and the action scenes are clever and blazingly paced. This is a terrific movie.

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