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On the Edge (2002): Cast

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On the Edge is a 2002 action film starring Fred Williamson as Dakota Smith, Bernie Casey and Mikki Val. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes.

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On the Edge (2002) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 37m (97 min)
Genre
Action
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is On the Edge About?

The premise of On the Edge without spoilers.

Dakota Smith, an ex‑cop and former private eye who volunteers in the community, is asked for help by a basketball player tangled with drug dealers. Hitmen sent to kill the player mistakenly murder Rex Stevens' family. Angered by corrupt police, Smith, Stevens and Frank Harris launch a fight for control of streets, confronting ruthless hitman Felix.

On the Edge Themes & Keywords

· 22 tags
  • young
  • drugs
  • drug dealer
  • goon
  • ex cop
  • basketball
  • offscreen rape
  • female nudity
  • sex scene
  • gunfight
  • shootout
  • police shootout
+10 more
  • neo noir
  • stabbing
  • shot in the arm
  • corrupt cop
  • shot in the stomach
  • shot in the leg
  • murder
  • hostage
  • ford mustang
  • african american
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Cast & crew

On the Edge Cast & Characters

Fred Williamson leads the cast as Dakota Smith, with Bernie Casey as Rex Stevens and Mikki Val as Helen Stevens.

Also Starring in On the Edge

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Cars

Cars in On the Edge

16 cars on screen, including the 1986 BMW 3 Cabrio E30 and the 1986 Volvo 240.

All 16 cars
  • 1986 BMW 3 Cabrio E30 in On the Edge 1986 BMW 3 Cabrio E30 Important role
  • 1986 Volvo 240 in On the Edge 1986 Volvo 240 Important role
  • 1988 Citroën CX in On the Edge 1988 Citroën CX Minor role
  • 1995 Ford Transit MkIII in On the Edge 1995 Ford Transit MkIII Minor role

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FAQ

On the Edge FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of On the Edge, each answered in a sentence.

How long is On the Edge?

On the Edge runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

When was On the Edge released?

On the Edge was released on October 1, 2002.

Who is in the cast of On the Edge?

On the Edge stars Fred Williamson as Dakota Smith, Bernie Casey as Rex Stevens and Mikki Val as Helen Stevens, among 33 credited actors.

Does On the Edge have a post-credit scene?

No. On the Edge has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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