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Overview
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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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Fasten your seat belts!
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(Cast overview, first billed only) more
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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 |
Hungary:16 |
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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Trivia:
Ron Howard turned down the offer to direct The Chamber (1996) to direct this film.
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Goofs:
Continuity: When Shaker sends a message to Kate, it says, "Mommy, 2:00 AM, Come Alone," but when Kate goes to the church, sunlight is coming in through the windows.
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Quotes:
Kate Mullen:
...he's so shy. Next month he's doing the underwear billboard in Times Square.
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Movie Connections:
Features "Wheel of Fortune" (1975)
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Soundtrack:
Squirrels
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This is definitely one of those films that grabs a hold of you and does not seem to want to let go.Ron Howard's excellent direction and Mel Gibson giving perhaps the performance of his career make this film worth seeing.Those of us who have children, although many of us may not have the courage to push the limits as Gibson's character did here,may appreciate this movie more so than those who do not.In fact,I might have been more reserved and cautious,even though I love my son just as much.This is a definite thrill ride from start to finish,and if you have a strong enough heart to handle it,then this film is definitely for you.