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Man on a Ledge (2012) 6.6
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6.6/10 from 72,782 users
Metascore: 40/100
Reviews: 129 user | 240 critic | 32 from Metacritic.com As a police psychologist works to talk down an ex-con who is threatening to jump from a Manhattan hotel rooftop, the biggest diamond heist ever committed is in motion. Director:Asger LethWriter:Pablo F. Fenjves |
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Cast
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| Mandy Gonzalez | ... |
Manager
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Barbara Marineau | ... |
Screaming Woman
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Psychiatrist
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Father Leo
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| Genesis Rodriguez | ... | ||
| Afton Williamson | ... |
Janice Ackerman
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Desk Sergeant
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Jack Dougherty
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Cop - Room
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Plot Synopsis
Storyline
An ex-cop turned con threatens to jump to his death from a Manhattan hotel rooftop. The nearest New York Police officer immediately responds to a screaming woman and calls dispatch. More Officers arrive with SWAT and tactical command along with fire-fighters. The police then dispatches a female police psychologist personally requested to talk him down from the ledge. However, things aren't as straightforward and clearcut as they appear to be. Written by Anonymous
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If you do the time, you may as well do the crime. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for violence and brief strong language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USARelease Date:
27 January 2012 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Al borde del abismo See more »Box Office
Budget:
$42,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$8,001,932 (USA) (27 January 2012)Gross:
$18,600,911 (USA) (24 February 2012)Company Credits
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Manager: Good morning, sir.
Nick Cassidy: Last name's Walker.
Manager: Yes. Mr. Walker. Room 2105, South Tower. Great view. We also have a larger unit available on the east side, I can offer you at the same price.
Nick Cassidy: No, I think I'll stick with the view.
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Written by Eddy Grant
Performed by The Clash
Courtesy of Sony Music Entertainment (UK) Limited
By arrangement with Sony Music Licensing
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Trivia
All of the wide shots of the actors on the ledge were real. Restraining cables were either hidden from camera view or edited out in post See more »Goofs
Before Nick goes out to the roof he uses the bathroom sink to wash his face leaving his fingerprints behind. He is never shown wiping them off and the forensic team is said to have wiped the hotel room without coming up with any prints. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Manager: Good morning, sir.
Nick Cassidy: Last name's Walker.
Manager: Yes. Mr. Walker. Room 2105, South Tower. Great view. We also have a larger unit available on the east side, I can offer you at the same price.
Nick Cassidy: No, I think I'll stick with the view.
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Crazy Credits
The Summit logo at the beginning has a background of New York skyscrapers on it. See more »Soundtracks
"Police On My Back"Written by Eddy Grant
Performed by The Clash
Courtesy of Sony Music Entertainment (UK) Limited
By arrangement with Sony Music Licensing
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In Sing Sing Correctional Facility, the ex-cop Nick Cassidy (Sam Worthington) is informed that his appeal was denied by the court. When his father dies, Nick has authorization to go to the funeral escorted by two policemen. However, he has a fight with his estranged brother Joey Cassidy (Jamie Bell) and Nick subdues the police officers and escape.
Nick lodges at the 21st floor of the Roosevelt Hotel in New York and he goes to the ledge through the window and threatens to jump on the floor, attracting a crowd on the street. The negotiator Lydia Mercer (Elizabeth Banks) is assigned to convince the unknown jumper to give up of his intention. Meanwhile Joey and his girlfriend Angela Maria 'Angie' Lopez (Genesis Rodriguez) breaks in the jewelry owned by the powerful David Englander (Ed Harris). Nick claims innocence to Lydia and asks her to give more time to him since he will prove that he is innocent. Lydia believes that Nick is honest or lunatic and decides to investigate his information.
"Man on a Ledge" is an entertaining action-thriller with a great cast. The story has the usual plot holes and unrealistic situations, but that is the funniest part of this type of movie. The unknown Genesis Rodriguez is a very beautiful actress and my advice to the readers is to disregard the bad reviews and enjoy this good film. My vote is seven.
Title (Brazil): "À Beira do Abismo" ("On the Edge of the Abyss")