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Edge of Darkness (2010)

R 117 min  -  Crime | Drama | Mystery  -   29 January 2010 (USA)
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As homicide detective Thomas Craven investigates the death of his activist daughter, he uncovers not only her secret life, but a corporate cover-up and government collusion that attracts an agent tasked with cleaning up the evidence.

Director:

Martin Campbell

Writers:

William Monahan (screenplay), Andrew Bovell (screenplay), and 1 more credit »
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Edge of Darkness -- As homicide detective Thomas Craven (Gibson) investigates the death of his activist daughter, he uncovers not only her secret life, but a corporate cover-up and government collusion that attracts an agent (Winstone) tasked with cleaning up the evidence. Edge of Darkness -- Clip: Why are you here? Edge of Darkness -- Interview: Ray Winstone "On working with Martin Campbell"
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Mel Gibson ...
Ray Winstone ...
Danny Huston ...
Bojana Novakovic ...
Shawn Roberts ...
David Aaron Baker ...
Jay O. Sanders ...
Denis O'Hare ...
Damian Young Damian Young ...
Caterina Scorsone ...
Frank Grillo ...
Wayne Duvall ...
Gbenga Akinnagbe ...
Gabrielle Popa ...
Young Emma (as Maria Gabrielle Popa)
Paul Sparks ...
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Storyline

Thomas Craven is a detective who has spent years working the streets of Boston. When his own daughter is killed outside his own home, Craven soon realizes that her death is only one piece of an intriguing puzzle filled with corruption and conspiracy, and it falls to him to discover who is behind the crime. Written by alfiehitchie  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Detective | Evidence | Death | Murder | Government  | See more »

Taglines:

Few escape justice. None escape vengeance. See more »

Genres:

Crime | Drama | Mystery | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong bloody violence and language See all certifications »

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Country:

UK | USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Al filo de la oscuridad See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$60,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$17,214,384 (USA) (31 January 2010) (3066 Screens)

Gross:

$81,124,129 (Worldwide)
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Sound Mix:

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Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

Ray Winstone's name 'Jedburgh' may be a reference to the secret operation that parachuted British and American commandos into occupied France during WWII. All were subject to torture and execution if captured by the Germans under Hitler's infamous 'Commando' order. See more »

Goofs

Revealing mistakes: When they are driving in the rain, the rain is rolling down the windows. If they were driving, the wind would push the rain drops along the windows, not down them. See more »

Quotes

Thomas Craven: Deep down, you know you deserve this.
[Shoots Bennett in the neck]
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Soundtracks

"Say My Name"
(Oksana Grigorieva (as Grigorieva) / Mel Gibson (as Gibson))
Performed by Oksana Grigorieva
Courtesy of Icon Distribution, Inc.
Published by Pink Dolphin Songs (BMI)
Muse Icon Publishing, Inc. (BMI) Administered by Cherry River See more »