The Edge (1997)

6.9R113 minDirector: Lee Tamahori

American survival film by Lee Tamahori

The Edge is a 1997 survival thriller film directed by Lee Tamahori, written by David Mamet, and starring Anthony Hopkins and Alec Baldwin. The plot follows wealthy businessman Charles Morse (Hopkins), photographer Bob Green (Baldwin), and assistant Stephen (Harold Perrineau), who must trek through the elements and try to survive after their plane crashes in the Alaskan wilderness, all while being hunted by a large Kodiak bear and the men's fraying friendships. Bart the Bear, a trained Kodiak bear known for appearances in several Hollywood films, appears in the film as the bloodthirsty Kodiak, in one of his last film roles.

The Edge premiered at the 1997 Toronto International Film Festival on September 6, 1997, and was released in theaters in the United States on September 26, 1997, by 20th Century Fox. The film received mixed to positive reviews from critics and grossed $43.3 million worldwide against a $30 million budget.

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What is The Edge about?
The Edge (1997) — A model has her rich, much older husband come with her to a photo shoot. But when their plane crashes in the middle of nowhere, a strong mind game erupts between the clever husband and the jealous young photographer as they try to get back to civilization.
Is The Edge based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Edge scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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