The Cutting Edge: Chasing the Dream

2008 1h 30m EN

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6.9

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★6.9TMDB · 220

RomanceDramaActionAdventure

Synopsis

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A world class ice skater eager to take the top prize in the biggest competition around finds his dreams going up in flames after his partner suffers a debilitating injury in this romantic sports drama starring Matt Lanter, Francia Rosa, and Christy Carlson Romano. Zack (Lanter) was headed for the gold when his partner suffered an injury that made competing impossible, but could a feisty female hockey player prove the key to keeping his illustrious career on track? Alexandra is an amateur Latina hockey player who has never skated professionally and doesn't much care for Zack, though a little determination goes a long way in helping Zack convince her to join him on the ice. Now, as this unlikely pair begins the arduous training process that could make them both bona-fide superstars, the girl with the icy attitude finds her handsome partner's warmth and charm bringing about a most unexpected thaw.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Matt Lanter
Zack Conroy
Francia Raísa
Alexandra 'Alex' Delgado
Sarah Gadon
Celeste Mercier
Stefano DiMatteo
Bryan Hemmings
Benjamin Hollingsworth
Jason Bright
Luis Oliva
Bobby Delgado
Alycia Purrott
Misha Pressel
Christy Carlson Romano
Jackie Dorsey

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Stuart Gillard
Writers: Randall M. Badat, Randall M. Badat, Susan Estelle Jansen
Languages: English
Countries: Canada, United States of America

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released 18 years ago.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Canada, United States of America.

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4 / 8

CINEMA

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Part of the "The Cutting Edge Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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WORLD

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Stuart Gillard, shot by Pierre Jodoin. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Robert Duncan. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor James R. Symons shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Stuart Gillard directs. Pierre Jodoin behind the camera. Robert Duncan scores. James R. Symons cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Canada, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 18 years ago.
3International production across 2 countries: Canada, United States of America.
4Part of the "The Cutting Edge Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
5Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
6Directed by Stuart Gillard, shot by Pierre Jodoin. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
7Original score by Robert Duncan. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
8Editor James R. Symons shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
9Matt Lanter and Francia Raísa and Sarah Gadon carry the top of the cast.
10IMDB entry: tt1110626 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.