Edge (2009): Cast
Edge is a 2009 documentary directed by Marc Pierschel and Michael Penzel, starring Ian MacKaye, Ray Cappo and Karl Buechner. It runs 1 hour 22 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 22m (82 min)
- Directors
- Marc Pierschel and Michael Penzel
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Edge About?
The premise of Edge without spoilers.
Exploring the drug‑free Straight Edge movement, the film tracks its 1980s birth in punk and hardcore scenes and its global spread. Featuring Ian MacKaye, Ray Cappo and Karl Buechner, it examines how abstinence became a youth counter‑culture, its impact on the musicians’ lives, and the internal issues of violence, sexism and intolerance that have shaped its reputation.
Edge Themes & Keywords
· 6 tags- punk rock
- health
- activism
- straight edge
- punk
- hardcore music
Edge Cast
Ian MacKaye leads the cast, with Ray Cappo and Karl Buechner. Directed by Marc Pierschel and Michael Penzel; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Marc Pierschel
- Co-director Michael Penzel
- Ian MacKaye as themselves
- Ray Cappo as themselves
- Karl Buechner as themselves
- Peter Young as themselves
Also Starring in Edge
· 8 more- Pat Flynn Themselves
- Russ Rankin Themselves
- Taylor Clements Themselves
- Kent McClard Themselves
- Bull Gervasi Themselves
- Priyesh Patel Themselves
- Eva Genie Hall Themselves
- Ross Haenfler Themselves
More from Marc Pierschel and Michael Penzel
More films directed by Marc Pierschel and Michael Penzel: Butenland and Live and Let Live.
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Movies Like Edge
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including American Hardcore, Edge of Outside and The Edge of Quarrel.
Edge FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Edge, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Edge?
Edge runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).
When was Edge released?
Edge was released on October 3, 2009.
Who directed Edge?
Edge was directed by Marc Pierschel and Michael Penzel.
More films by Marc Pierschel Who is in the cast of Edge?
Edge stars Ian MacKaye, Ray Cappo and Karl Buechner, among 12 credited actors.
Does Edge have a post-credit scene?
No. Edge has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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