The Edge (1968): Cast
The Edge is a 1968 drama directed by Robert Kramer, starring Jeff Weiss as Max Laing, Tom Griffin and Catherine Merrill. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Robert Kramer
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Alpha 60
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Edge About?
The premise of The Edge without spoilers.
A disillusioned anti‑war activist devises a plot to kill the U.S. President, compelling his fragmented network of political comrades to confront aggressive government counter‑intelligence, confront the lure of middle‑age stability, and reassess their dedication to radical activism.
The Edge Themes & Keywords
· 9 tags- radical
- vietnam era
- disillusionment
- discussion
- director cameo
- counterculture
- assassination plot
- 1960s
- independent film
The Edge Cast & Characters
Jeff Weiss leads the cast as Max Laing, with Tom Griffin as Tom Eliot and Catherine Merrill as Sally Kolka. Directed by Robert Kramer; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Director Robert Kramer
- Jeff Weiss as Max Laing
- Tom Griffin as Tom Eliot
- Catherine Merrill as Sally Kolka
- Sanford Cohen as Peter Stein
Also Starring in The Edge
· 2 more- Howard Loeb Babeuf Bill Raskin
- Anne Waldman Warsch Didi Stein
More from Robert Kramer
More films directed by Robert Kramer: Walk the Walk, Starting Place, Route One/USA and Doc’s Kingdom.
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Edge of Honor, On the Edge and The Edge of Quarrel.
The Edge FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Edge, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Edge?
The Edge runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was The Edge released?
The Edge was released on March 26, 1968.
Who directed The Edge?
The Edge was directed by Robert Kramer.
More films by Robert Kramer Who is in the cast of The Edge?
The Edge stars Jeff Weiss as Max Laing, Tom Griffin as Tom Eliot and Catherine Merrill as Sally Kolka, among 6 credited actors.
Does The Edge have a post-credit scene?
No. The Edge has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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