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26 September 1997 (USA) moreTagline:
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 synopsisNewsDesk:
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Anthony Hopkins to Play Odin in Kenneth Branagh’s Thor Starring Chris Hemsworth (From Collider.com. 29 October 2009, 8:33 PM, PDT)
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one of the best of 1997 more (142 total)Cast
(Complete credited cast)| 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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Rated R for language and some adventure gore/violence.Parents Guide:
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117 minCountry:
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EnglishColor:
ColorAspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Dolby DigitalCertification:
Argentina:13 | Peru:14 | USA:R (certificate #35275) | Iceland:14 | Iceland:16 (video rating) | South Korea:15 | Australia:M | Belgium:KT | Finland:K-16 | Germany:12 (w) | Portugal:M/12 (Qualidade) | Singapore:NC-16 | Spain:T | Sweden:15 | UK:15Fun Stuff
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Anthony Hopkins had a brush with death during shooting in Alberta, Canada. He fell in a river, and was rushed to hospital to be treated for hypothermia. moreGoofs:
Factual errors: When discussing Kodiak bears, Styles says that they are highly aggressive, readily attacking and killing people without provocation. In fact, Kodiak bears are very shy, and when they encounter human beings, they typically withdraw. (Attacks do occur, but they are quite rare and almost never fatal.) moreQuotes:
Charles Morse: You know, I once read an interesting book which said that, uh, most people lost in the wilds, they, they die of shame.Stephen: What?
Charles Morse: Yeah, see, they die of shame. "What did I do wrong? How could I have gotten myself into this?" And so they sit there and they... die. Because they didn't do the one thing that would save their lives.
Robert Green: And what is that, Charles?
Charles Morse: Thinking.
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Referenced in "Saturday Night Live: Alec Baldwin/Christina Aguilera (#32.5)" (2006) moreSoundtrack:
Happy Birthday moreFAQ
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The Edge is a powerful motion picture that satisfies in every way. First of all, it delivers as an action/adventure film (which is what it is) by giving the audience some heart stopping sequences, and it never slows down. The Edge also delivers as a dramatic film, with an ending that is painfully sad, yet satisfying. This is one fine movie, and the performances by Hopkins (one of my favorite actors today) and Baldwin are superb. They portray their characters with an honesty, and with a realistic nature that only great actors can accomplish. As the plot twists and the pace picks up, you start to become so involved that you forget time is passing by. I strongly suggest this one to action lovers and to anyone who enjoys a good story.