The Edge of Love
“The only thing more dangerous than war... is love.”
Synopsis
When the Welsh poet Dylan Thomas and his flirtatious wife Caitlin sweep into war-torn London, the last thing they expect is to bump into Dylan's childhood sweetheart Vera. Despite her joy at seeing Dylan after so many years, Vera is swept off her feet by a dashing officer, William Killick, and finds herself torn between the open adoration of her new found beau and the wily charms of the exotic Welshman.
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The Edge Of Love Trailer - Available on DVD nowOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-05-19
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Keira Knightley
Vera Phillips
Sienna Miller
Caitlin MacNamara
Matthew Rhys
Dylan Thomas
Cillian Murphy
William Killick
Lisa Stansfield
Ruth Williams
Richard Dillane
Lt Col David Talbot Rice
Anne Lambton
Anita Shenkin
Alastair Mackenzie
Anthony Devas
Camilla Rutherford
Nicolette
Richard Clifford
Alistair Graham
Paul Brooke
Mr. Justice Singleton
Simon Kassianides
Partisan
Jonny Phillips
John Eldridge
Paul Brooke
Ben Batt
Anthony O'Donnell
Jenny Runacre
Suggs
Al Bowlly
Release History & Theatrical Window
Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 13, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Maybury
- Screenplay & Story
- Sharman Macdonald
- Original Score
- Angelo Badalamenti
- Original Title
- The Edge of Love
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Welsh, English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- BBC Film, Capitol Films, Prescience Film Fund, Hindsight Media, Rainy Day Films, Wales Creative IP Fund, Sarah Radclyffe Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Maybury
Sharman Macdonald
Angelo Badalamenti
Jonathan Freeman
Emma E. Hickox
David Bergstein, Paul Brett, Mark Brooke, Rebekah Gilbertson, Bill Godfrey
Department Leadership Roster
Sharman Macdonald
Screenplay
Angelo Badalamenti
Original Music Composer
John Maybury
Director
Jonathan Freeman
Director of Photography
Emma E. Hickox
Editor
Alan MacDonald
Production Design
April Ferry
Costume Design
Rebekah Gilbertson
Producer
Bill Godfrey
Producer
Huw Penallt Jones
Producer
Sarah Radclyffe
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Edge of Love
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What is The Edge of Love about?
When the Welsh poet Dylan Thomas and his flirtatious wife Caitlin sweep into war-torn London, the last thing they expect is to bump into Dylan's childhood sweetheart Vera. Despite her joy at seeing Dylan after so many years, Vera is swept off her feet by a dashing officer, William Killick, and finds herself torn between the open adoration of her new found beau and the wily charms of the exotic Welshman.
Who directed The Edge of Love?
The Edge of Love was directed by John Maybury.
Who stars in The Edge of Love?
The principal cast of The Edge of Love includes Keira Knightley, Sienna Miller, Matthew Rhys, Cillian Murphy, Lisa Stansfield.
When was The Edge of Love released and how long is it?
The Edge of Love was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for The Edge of Love?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Edge of Love was composed by Angelo Badalamenti.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Edge of Love?
The Edge of Love holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).