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    Man on a Ledge

    • 20122012
    • PG-13PG-13
    • 1h 42min
    IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    146K
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    Ed Harris, Elizabeth Banks, Jamie Bell, Sam Worthington, Anthony Mackie, and Genesis Rodriguez in Man on a Ledge (2012)
    Elizabeth Banks narrates the trailer for Man on a Ledge.
    Trailer2:29
    3 Videos
    99+ Photos
    ActionCrimeThriller

    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.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.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.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.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 Leth
    • Writer
      • Pablo F. Fenjves
    • Stars
      • Sam Worthington
      • Elizabeth Banks
      • Jamie Bell
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Asger Leth
    • Writer
      • Pablo F. Fenjves
    • Stars
      • Sam Worthington
      • Elizabeth Banks
      • Jamie Bell
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 193User reviews
    • 257Critic reviews
    • 40Metascore
  • See production, box office & company info
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

    Videos3

    Elizabeth Banks Speaks
    Trailer 2:29
    Elizabeth Banks Speaks
    U.S. Version
    Trailer 2:26
    U.S. Version
    The First Four Minutes
    Clip 3:54
    The First Four Minutes

    Photos103

    Elizabeth Banks and Sam Worthington in Man on a Ledge (2012)
    Elizabeth Banks and Sam Worthington in Man on a Ledge (2012)
    Elizabeth Banks and Sam Worthington in Man on a Ledge (2012)
    Kyra Sedgwick in Man on a Ledge (2012)
    Elizabeth Banks in Man on a Ledge (2012)
    Sam Worthington in Man on a Ledge (2012)
    Anthony Mackie in Man on a Ledge (2012)
    Genesis Rodriguez in Man on a Ledge (2012)
    Sam Worthington in Man on a Ledge (2012)
    Jamie Bell in Man on a Ledge (2012)
    Edward Burns in Man on a Ledge (2012)
    Kyra Sedgwick and Frank Pando in Man on a Ledge (2012)

    Top cast

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    Sam Worthington
    Sam Worthington
    • Nick Cassidyas Nick Cassidy
    Elizabeth Banks
    Elizabeth Banks
    • Lydia Merceras Lydia Mercer
    Jamie Bell
    Jamie Bell
    • Joey Cassidyas Joey Cassidy
    Mandy Gonzalez
    Mandy Gonzalez
    • Manageras Manager
    William Sadler
    William Sadler
    • Valetas Valet
    Barbara Marineau
    • Screaming Womanas Screaming Woman
    J. Smith-Cameron
    J. Smith-Cameron
    • Psychiatristas Psychiatrist
    Anthony Mackie
    Anthony Mackie
    • Mike Ackermanas Mike Ackerman
    Patrick Collins
    Patrick Collins
    • Father Leoas Father Leo
    Genesis Rodriguez
    Genesis Rodriguez
    • Angieas Angie
    Afton Williamson
    Afton Williamson
    • Janice Ackermanas Janice Ackerman
    Robert Clohessy
    Robert Clohessy
    • Prison Guardas Prison Guard
    Joe Lisi
    Joe Lisi
    • Desk Sergeantas Desk Sergeant
    Candice McKoy
    Candice McKoy
    • Cop - Bullhornas Cop - Bullhorn
    Edward Burns
    Edward Burns
    • Jack Doughertyas Jack Dougherty
    • (as Ed Burns)
    Johnny Solo
    Johnny Solo
    • Cop - Roomas Cop - Room
    • (as John Solo)
    Titus Welliver
    Titus Welliver
    • Dante Marcusas Dante Marcus
    James Yaegashi
    James Yaegashi
    • Police Technicianas Police Technician
    • Director
      • Asger Leth
    • Writer
      • Pablo F. Fenjves
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    An ex-cop-turned-con threatens to jump to his death from a Manhattan hotel. 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 firefighters. The police then dispatch a police psychologist personally requested to talk him down from the ledge. However, things aren't as they seem. —Anonymous
    policediamondnegotiatorstanding on a ledgegender in title192 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • You can only push an innocent man so far.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Crime
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for violence and brief strong language
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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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-production.
    • Goofs
      When Joey and Angie reach the corridor with the heat sensor they spray it with a fire extinguisher to chill it. A sudden or rapid fall in temperature would still set a heat sensors alarm off.
    • Quotes

      Nick Cassidy: Today is the day when everything changes. One way or another.

    • Crazy credits
      The Summit Entertainment logo has a background of New York skyscrapers on it.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #20.73 (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      She's Mine
      Written by Kyle Kelso

      Performed by Sugardrive

      Courtesy of Big Brownstone Prod, LLC

    User reviews193

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Man Climbs out to the Ledge for a Second Chance
    A distinguish gentleman checks into a hotel with a view, has a nice meal and before dessert arrives climbs out on the ledge. But why? The thriller Man on the Ledge takes you on a journey into a man who seeks to capture his innocence in crime he did not commit. We learn the jumper is a former cop and ex-con, Nick Cassidy (Sam, Worthington) who takes a leap of faith to clear his name fortunately police psychologist Lydia Mercer (Elizabeth Banks) sweeps in to unlock a forgotten past. Man on the Ledge is a suspense filled thriller that will keep you on edge for the truth of this twisted tale.

    This movie has a good story with not too much violence or profanity. It kept my interest and has some good special effects.
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    • abcvision
    • Jan 3, 2012

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 27, 2012 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Người Đàn Ông Trên Gờ Tường
    • Filming locations
      • Roosevelt Hotel - 45th Street & Madison Avenue, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Summit Entertainment
      • Di Bonaventura Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $42,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $18,620,000
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $8,001,932
      • Jan 29, 2012
    • Gross worldwide
      • $47,636,031
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 42min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Datasat
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.40 : 1

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