Edison (2005): Cast & Box Office
Edison is a 2005 drama thriller directed by David J. Burke, starring Morgan Freeman as Ashford, Robert Miano and Cary Elwes. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes and earned $4.2 million worldwide on a $25 million budget.
- worldwide gross
- $4.2M
- budget
- $25M
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Director
- David J. Burke
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Millennium Media
- Budget
- $25M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Edison About?
The premise of Edison without spoilers.
In the crime‑ridden city of Edison, the police act above the law. A determined young journalist teams up with his cynical editor and an incorruptible district‑attorney investigator to expose corruption within an elite police squad, gathering damning evidence to bring the perpetrators to justice.
Edison Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- stabbed in the stomach
- fbi federal bureau of investigation
- fiance fiancee relationship
- reporter
- justice
- detective
- district attorney
- police
- journalist
- black and white scene
- gunfight
- social decay
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- corruption
- corrupt cop
- ends with narration
- cover up
- conspiracy
- woman in a coma
- fourth estate
- falling down an elevator shaft
- weightlifting
- gun held to head
- bare chested male
- irish folk dance group
- starts with narration
- political ambition
- rooftop
- hispanic american
- rogue cop
- official coverup
- firefight
- prison murder
- burned to death
- shaved head
- reference to james brown
- muckraking
- sex slave
- irish step dancing
- cub reporter
- interracial romance
- disco
- engagement ring
- chinese american
- prison laundry
- police detective
- flashlight
- police captain
- cabin
- explosion
- judge
Edison Cast & Characters
Morgan Freeman leads the cast as Ashford, with Robert Miano as Droste and Cary Elwes as Reigert. Directed by David J. Burke; 51 actors are credited in all.
- Director David J. Burke
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Robert Miano as Droste -
Cary Elwes as Reigert -
Kevin Spacey as Wallace
Also Starring in Edison
· 47 more- John Heard Tilman
- Justin Timberlake Pollack
- LL Cool J Deed
- Garfield Wilson Rook
- Dylan McDermott Lazerov
- Piper Perabo Willow
- David James Lewis Mr. Crow
- Brian Drummond Officer
- Peter Kelamis Editor
- BJ Harrison Judge
- Chris Gauthier Staffer
- Andrew Jackson Ives
- Jim Byrnes Local Merchant
- Françoise Yip Crow
- Sage Brocklebank Friend
- Rekha Sharma Prosecutor
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- Jennifer Gibson Business Type
- Bryan Genesse Campos
- David Palffy Prison Guard
- Claude Knowlton Evidence Guard
- Bill Mondy Public Defender
- Roselyn Sánchez Maria
- Steve Makaj Executive #1
- Tim Perez Butler
- Holly Eglington Lap Dancer #2
- Jacqueline Ann Steuart Marilyn
- Glenn Ennis Bouncer
- Carrie Anne Fleming Stripper
- Vanesa Tomasino Maid
- Darryl Quon Wu
- Melanie Angel Surgeon
- Damien Dante Wayans Isiaha
- Byron Brisco Glass Door Man #1
- Klodyne Rodney Public Affairs Officer
- Frank Ferrucci Hector
- Katya Virshilas Gilr in Bar
- Marco Sanchez Reyes
- Rachel Specter Tour Guide
- Alexis Llewellyn Beaten Child
- Brett Armstrong Glass Door Man #2
- Robin Menzies Lap Dancer
- Maria Louisa Figura Battered Woman
- Vic Lippucci Executive #2
- Catherine Devine Lap Dancer #1
- Leslie McMichael Girl Hostage
- Elizabeth Urrea Maria's Mom
- Monica Casio Maria's Aunt
More from David J. Burke
One more film directed by David J. Burke: Animal.
Edison Box Office & Budget
Edison grossed $4.2 million worldwide on a $25 million budget, 17% of what it cost.
Worldwide gross
$4.2M
17% of its budget back
- International
- $4.2M
- Budget
- $25M
Edison Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Edison.
How Well Do You Know Edison?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
In what year was the film Edison released?
Cars in Edison
21 cars on screen, including the 1979 Chevrolet Corvette C3 and the 1993 Ford Crown Victoria.
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1979 Chevrolet Corvette C3 Important role -
1993 Ford Crown Victoria Important role -
1995 Ford Crown Victoria Important role -
1986 Lincoln Mark VII Important role
Edison Also Known As
17 alternative titles, including “Edison Force” and “La amenaza”.
- Also known as
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- Edison Force
- La amenaza
- Edison: City of Crime
- Edison - Stadt des Verbrechens
- Эдисон
- Edison City
- Ciudad sin ley
- אדיסון
- Έντισον
- Mimo zákon
- 에디슨 시티
- 埃迪森
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- Edison: Poder e Corrupção
- Едісон
- Edison: Ciutat sense llei
- เอดิสัน ระห่ำเดือด ทีมล่านรก
- Едисън
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Edison FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Edison, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Edison?
Edison runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was Edison released?
Edison was released on March 5, 2005.
Who directed Edison?
Edison was directed by David J. Burke.
More films by David J. Burke Who is in the cast of Edison?
Edison stars Morgan Freeman as Ashford, Robert Miano as Droste and Cary Elwes as Reigert, among 51 credited actors.
How much did Edison make at the box office?
Edison grossed $4.2 million worldwide on a budget of $25 million.
Does Edison have a post-credit scene?
No. Edison has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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