Walking the Edge
“This Cabby Ain't Askin' For No Tips.”
Synopsis
A Los Angeles taxi driver helps a distraught woman on the run from gangsters after they murder her husband and young son.
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Walking the Edge (1985) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-07-22
Top Cast
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Robert Forster
Jason Walk
Nancy Kwan
Christine Holloway
Joe Spinell
Brusstar
A Martinez
Tony
James McIntire
Jimmy
Wayne Woodson
McKee
Doug Toby
Danny Holloway
Phil H. Fravel
Jerry Holloway
Luis Contreras
Jesus
Terrence Beasor
Gambler Bob
Bernard Erhard
Fat Man
Jim Fitzpatrick
Fat Man's Body Guard
Ivy Bethune
Mrs. Johnson
Jacqueline Giroux
Linda
Aarika Wells
Julia
Howard Honig
Ron
Frankie Hill
Delia
Russ Courtney
Leon
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 11, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 1, 1985
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norbert Meisel
- Screenplay & Story
- Curt Allen
- Original Score
- Jay Chattaway
- Original Title
- Walking the Edge
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Empire Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norbert Meisel
Curt Allen
Jay Chattaway
Ernie Poulos
Warren Chadwick
Sergei Goncharoff, Charles Band
Department Leadership Roster
Sergei Goncharoff
Producer
Curt Allen
Screenplay
Warren Chadwick
Editor
Ernie Poulos
Director of Photography
Jay Chattaway
Original Music Composer
Norbert Meisel
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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BD Release: 1981-1985
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Frequently Asked Questions About Walking the Edge
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Walking the Edge about?
A Los Angeles taxi driver helps a distraught woman on the run from gangsters after they murder her husband and young son.
Who directed Walking the Edge?
Walking the Edge was directed by Norbert Meisel.
Who stars in Walking the Edge?
The principal cast of Walking the Edge includes Robert Forster, Nancy Kwan, Joe Spinell, A Martinez, James McIntire.
When was Walking the Edge released and how long is it?
Walking the Edge was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Walking the Edge?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Walking the Edge was composed by Jay Chattaway.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Walking the Edge?
Walking the Edge holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).