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Release Date:
8 November 1996 (USA)
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Tagline:
Someone is going to pay.
Plot:
When a rich man's son is kidnapped, he cooperates with the police at first but then tries a unique tactic against the criminals. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for Golden Globe.
Another 3 wins
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3 nominations
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NewsDesk:
(22 articles)
Payback is making a comeback
(From The Guardian - Film News. 20 November 2009, 4:15 PM, PST)
‘Edge of Darkness’ Trailer Features The Welcome Return Of Crazy Mel Gibson
(From FilmSchoolRejects. 15 October 2009, 2:30 PM, PDT)
(From The Guardian - Film News. 20 November 2009, 4:15 PM, PST)
‘Edge of Darkness’ Trailer Features The Welcome Return Of Crazy Mel Gibson
(From FilmSchoolRejects. 15 October 2009, 2:30 PM, PDT)
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MPAA:
Rated R for graphic, bloody violence and strong language.
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Runtime:
121 min | USA:139 min (laserdisc)
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Black and White |
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1.85 : 1 more
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Certification:
Iceland:16 |
Netherlands:12 (TV rating) |
UK:18 (video rating) (1997) |
Philippines:PG-13 |
New Zealand:R16 |
Italy:VM14 |
UK:15 (original rating) |
Australia:MA |
Finland:K-14 |
Germany:16 (w) |
Netherlands:16 |
Norway:15 |
Portugal:M/16 |
Singapore:NC-16 |
Singapore:PG (cut) |
South Korea:15 |
Spain:18 |
Sweden:15 |
USA:R (certificate #34835) |
Argentina:16
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Composer Howard Shore wrote and recorded a full score, which was rejected by director 'Ron Howard' and replaced with a new one by James Horner.
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Continuity: In the final scene when Tom takes Shaker to the bank Shaker has his arm in a sling and not in the arm of his coat but after he shoots the cop and he and Tom fight, his arm is no longer in a sling and is in the arm of his jacket.
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Quotes:
Kate Mullen:
You paid off to save your airline. Why won't you pay off to save your son?
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Referenced in "20 to 1: Great Aussie Movies (#3.5)" (2006)
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Intense, raw, tour de force acting jobs carry this routine movie a long way. The deadly cat and mouse game between Gibson and Sinise is what really makes the film hold your interest. A great supporting cast doesn't hurt either.