Man on a Ledge (2012)

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

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Sam Worthington	...	Nick Cassidy
Mandy Gonzalez	...	Manager
William Sadler	...	Valet
Barbara Marineau	...	Screaming Woman
J. Smith-Cameron	...	Psychiatrist
Anthony Mackie	...	Mike Ackerman
Patrick Collins	...	Father Leo
Jamie Bell	...	Joey Cassidy
Genesis Rodriguez	...	Angie
Afton Williamson	...	Janice Ackerman
Robert Clohessy	...	Prison Guard
Joe Lisi	...	Desk Sergeant
Candice McKoy	...	Cop - Bullhorn
Edward Burns	...	Jack Dougherty (as Ed Burns)
Johnny Solo	...	Cop - Room (as John Solo)

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 dispatch a police psychologist personally requested to talk him down from the ledge. However, things aren't as they seem.

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Plot Keywords:

police | diamond | negotiator | standing on a ledge | hotel | 

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Taglines:

A desperate man. The ultimate crime

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Crime | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for violence and brief strong language

Details

Official Sites:

Summit Entertainment [United States]

Country:

USA

Language:

English Spanish

Release Date:

27 January 2012 (USA)

Also Known As:

Al borde del abismo

Filming Locations:

Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$42,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$8,001,932, 29 January 2012, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$18,620,000

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$46,221,189

Company Credits

Production Co:

Summit Entertainment,Di Bonaventura Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

102 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital Datasat

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Jack Dougherty's (Edward Burns) two notes to Lydia Mercer (Elizabeth Banks): "Room Swept No Prints" and "Running Print 5 minutes".

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Goofs

When Lydia Mercer is talking to Ackerman in the hotel room, she's holding an orange coffeecup. In some shots you see the front side of that cup with a logo. In other shots you see the back with a barcode.

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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 Entertainment logo has a background of New York skyscrapers on it.

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Connections

References The Shawshank Redemption (1994)

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Soundtracks

Symphony 103 in E Flat Major (2nd Movement)
Written by Franz Joseph Haydn
Performed by Moscow Studio Symphony Orchestra (as Moscow Symphony)
Courtesy of Denon Classics/Selectracks/Bug Music

User Reviews

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.