The Edge

1989 1h 15m EN

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4.0

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★4.0TMDB · 4

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Synopsis

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A three-part anthology suspense program in which men and women face life's ultimate danger zone. Each episode is introduced by a mysterious figure known as The Watcher (Barry Sattels), who arrives on the scene just as strange things being to happen - pushing men and women in crisis over the edge and into bizarre, unexpected actions.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Barry Sattels
The Watcher / Anthology Host
Rutger Hauer
Sheriff Emil Abel (Indian Poker)
Christian Slater
The Kid (Professional Man)
Brad Davis
Kenny (Black Pudding)
Kelly Lynch
Hilda (Black Pudding)
Bridget Fonda
Dorite (Professional Man)
Dann Florek
Paulie / Strip-Joint Operator (Professional Man)
Michael Rooker
Deputy Sheriff (Indian Poker)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Nicholas Kazan
Writers: David Goodis, Curtis E. Fischer, Nicholas Kazan
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 75-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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2 / 7

ERA

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37 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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3 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Nicholas Kazan, shot by Thomas Burstyn. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 7

DIRECTOR

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

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5 / 7

CAST

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Barry Sattels and Rutger Hauer and Christian Slater carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0233631 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 4 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Nicholas Kazan directs. Thomas Burstyn behind the camera. Peter Basinski cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America.

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1Tight 75-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
237 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Directed by Nicholas Kazan, shot by Thomas Burstyn. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Peter Basinski shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Barry Sattels and Rutger Hauer and Christian Slater carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0233631 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 4 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.