Jagged Edge
“When a murder case is this shocking, which do you trust? Your emotions or your evidence?”
Synopsis
After a wealthy heiress is murdered in her beach house, her devastated husband becomes the prime suspect. He hires a lawyer who hasn’t taken a criminal case in years, and as they work together, a complicated romance develops amidst the trial.
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JAGGED EDGE TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-06-29
Top Cast
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Glenn Close
Teddy Barnes
Jeff Bridges
Jack Forrester
Peter Coyote
Thomas Krasny
Lance Henriksen
Frank Martin
Robert Loggia
Sam Ransom
Michael Dorn
Dan Hislan
Maria Mayenzet
Page Forrester
William Allen Young
Greg Arnold
Ben Hammer
Dr. Goldman
James Karen
Andrew Hardesty
Al Ruscio
Carl Siegal
Bruce French
Richard Duffin
Brandon Call
David Barnes
Phyllis Applegate
Mrs. Stiles
Guy Boyd
Matthew Barnes
Dave Austin
Policeman
Sanford Jensen
Scott Talbot
Woody Eney
Austin Lofton
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 4, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$15M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$40.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.7x
+$25.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Marquand
- Screenplay & Story
- Joe Eszterhas
- Original Score
- John Barry
- Original Title
- Jagged Edge
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Budget
- $15M
- Worldwide Gross
- $40.5M
- Production Studios
- Delphi IV Productions, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Marquand
Joe Eszterhas
John Barry
Matthew F. Leonetti
Sean Barton, Conrad Buff IV
Martin Ransohoff
Department Leadership Roster
Martin Ransohoff
Producer
Richard Marquand
Director
Sean Barton
Editor
Joe Eszterhas
Screenplay
Conrad Buff IV
Editor
John Barry
Original Music Composer
Gene Callahan
Production Design
Matthew F. Leonetti
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jagged Edge
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Jagged Edge about?
After a wealthy heiress is murdered in her beach house, her devastated husband becomes the prime suspect. He hires a lawyer who hasn’t taken a criminal case in years, and as they work together, a complicated romance develops amidst the trial.
Who directed Jagged Edge?
Jagged Edge was directed by Richard Marquand.
Who stars in Jagged Edge?
The principal cast of Jagged Edge includes Glenn Close, Jeff Bridges, Peter Coyote, Lance Henriksen, Robert Loggia.
When was Jagged Edge released and how long is it?
Jagged Edge was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
What was the box office and production budget of Jagged Edge?
Jagged Edge had a reported production budget of $15M and grossed $40.5M at the worldwide box office (2.7 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Jagged Edge?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Jagged Edge was composed by John Barry.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Jagged Edge?
Jagged Edge holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).