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The Edge (1997) -- A billionaire and two other men are stranded, unequipped, by a plane crash in a dangerous wilderness. How many will survive to be rescued?
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Writer (WGA):
David Mamet (written by)
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Release Date:
26 September 1997 (USA) more
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
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Cast

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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.
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117 min
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2.35 : 1 more
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Trivia:
Until the first day of shooting it was unclear as to whether Alec Baldwin would shave his beard, which was described by Art Linson in his book "What Just Happened?" as being akin to that of Grizzly Adams. Baldwin was furious at the idea at first, but did go on to shave by production. A similar incident is dramatized in the film adaptation of What Just Happened (2008) with Bruce Willis as the 'celeb refusing to shave'. more
Goofs:
Errors in geography: As the characters are running from the bear in the "remote" woods, there are yellow hiking markers nailed into the trees. more
Quotes:
Charles Morse: Why is the rabbit unafraid? Because he's smarter than the panther. more
Soundtrack:
Happy Birthday more

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Was Stephen in on the plan to kill Charles?
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28 out of 40 people found the following review useful.
One Word Awesome!!, 20 January 2002
10/10
Author: avatar51 from Ontario, Canada

This has got to be one of the best films i have seen it defeantly rates in the top 20 on my list, beautiful scenes, very original idea, great acting, and edge of your seat excitement. I have seen this film about 5-6 times and i have not got bored of it. anyone who has not seen this must head down and grab this movie!.

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