Edge of the Knife (2018): Cast
Edge of the Knife is a 2018 drama horror film directed by Gwaai Edenshaw and Helen Haig-Brown, starring Ben Young as Gudingaa, William Russ and Richard Williams. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and was made on a reported $1.8 million budget.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Directors
- Gwaai Edenshaw and Helen Haig-Brown
- Original language
- Inupiaq
- Studio
- Niijang Xyaalas Productions
- Budget
- $1.8M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Edge of the Knife About?
The premise of Edge of the Knife without spoilers.
Set on Haida Gwaii, a remote island off the coast of northern Canada in the 19th century, the film follows Adiits’ii, who commits a disturbing act during a fishing gathering. Overcome with guilt and torment, he flees into the wilderness, where his mental state deteriorates, and he descends into madness.
Edge of the Knife Themes & Keywords
· 7 tags- death
- haida
- native american horror
- haida gwaii british columbia
- haida language
- native american
- folk horror
Edge of the Knife Cast & Characters
Ben Young leads the cast as Gudingaa, with William Russ as Kwa and Richard Williams as Llits'aad. Directed by Gwaai Edenshaw and Helen Haig-Brown; 30 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Gwaai Edenshaw
- Co-director Helen Haig-Brown
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Ben Young as Gudingaa - William Russ as Kwa
- Richard Williams as Llits'aad
- Sphenia Jones as Daasjaadee
Also Starring in Edge of the Knife
· 26 more- Curtis Brown Gaagiid Dancer/Attendant
- Tyler York Adiits'ii
- Greg Brown Gaas' Xaants'ii
- Jane Kristovich Naanii Sdang
- Delores Churchill Naanii SGwaansang
- Trey Rorick Guustlaas
- Adeana Young Hlaaya
- Brandon Kallio Adiits'ii's father
- Deanna Kallio Child
- Fraser Kallio Child
- James Kallio Child
- Presley Kallio Child
- Marika Gladstone Raven Child
- Erica Jean Ryan Adiitsii's Mother
- Zachary Collison Ts'aklii
- Lauren 'Toddi' Brown Fish Cutter
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- Diane Brown Nanaay
- Samantha Derrick-York Tluujaad
- Ernie Gladstone Steersman
- Russel Davis Watcher
- Leo Gagnon Kwa's Father
- Vernon Albert Amos Williams Sgaalanglaay
- Harold Williams Chinaay
- Sherri Dick Naanii HlGunahl
- Xiila Taayii Guujaaw Sk'ayuu
- Emma Grinder Eagle Child
More from Gwaai Edenshaw and Helen Haig-Brown
One more film directed by Gwaai Edenshaw and Helen Haig-Brown: ʔEʔanx (The Cave).
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Edge of the Knife Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Edge of the Knife.
Edge of the Knife Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “SGaawaay K'uuna” and “刀刃”.
- Also known as
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- SGaawaay K'uuna
- 刀刃
- 엣지 오브 더 나이프
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Edge of the Knife FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, budget, post-credit scenes and language of Edge of the Knife, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Edge of the Knife?
Edge of the Knife runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Edge of the Knife released?
Edge of the Knife was released on September 7, 2018.
Who directed Edge of the Knife?
Edge of the Knife was directed by Gwaai Edenshaw and Helen Haig-Brown.
Who is in the cast of Edge of the Knife?
Edge of the Knife stars Ben Young as Gudingaa, William Russ as Kwa and Richard Williams as Llits'aad, among 30 credited actors.
What was the budget of Edge of the Knife?
Edge of the Knife had a reported budget of $1.8 million.
Does Edge of the Knife have a post-credit scene?
No. Edge of the Knife has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Edge of the Knife in?
The original language of Edge of the Knife is Inupiaq.
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