The Razor's Edge
“The story of one man's search for himself.”
Synopsis
An American WWI veteran undertakes a spiritual quest that takes him from Paris to Nepal to the Himalayas and back to his hometown. Upon his return, he discovers he is not the only one who has changed.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Bill Murray in The Razor's Edge 1984 TV trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-05-09
Top Cast
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Bill Murray
Larry Darrell
Theresa Russell
Sophie MacDonald
Catherine Hicks
Isabel Bradley
Denholm Elliott
Elliott Templeton
James Keach
Gray Maturin
Peter Vaughan
Mackenzie
Brian Doyle-Murray
Piedmont
Stephen Davies
Malcolm
Saeed Jaffrey
Raaz
Faith Brook
Louisa Bradley
André Maranne
Joseph the Butler
Bruce Boa
Henry Maturin
Serge Feuillard
Coco
Joris Stuyck
Bob MacDonald
Helen Horton
Red Cross Lady
Michael Fitzpatrick
Tyler
Robert Manuel
Albert
Sam Douglas
Man At Kissing Booth
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 19, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 5, 2007
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$13M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$6.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.5x
-$6.4M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Byrum
- Screenplay & Story
- John Byrum, Bill Murray
- Original Score
- Jack Nitzsche
- Original Title
- The Razor's Edge
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Production Budget
- $13M
- Worldwide Gross
- $6.6M
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Byrum
John Byrum, Bill Murray, W. Somerset Maugham
Jack Nitzsche
Peter Hannan
Peter Boyle
Harry Benn, Robert P. Marcucci, Rob Cohen
Department Leadership Roster
John Byrum
Director
John Byrum
Screenplay
Bill Murray
Screenplay
Harry Benn
Producer
Robert P. Marcucci
Producer
Peter Hannan
Director of Photography
Peter Boyle
Editor
Philip Harrison
Production Design
Shirley Russell
Costume Design
Peter Brayham
Stunt Coordinator
Jack Nitzsche
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Razor's Edge
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Razor's Edge about?
An American WWI veteran undertakes a spiritual quest that takes him from Paris to Nepal to the Himalayas and back to his hometown. Upon his return, he discovers he is not the only one who has changed.
Who directed The Razor's Edge?
The Razor's Edge was directed by John Byrum.
Who stars in The Razor's Edge?
The principal cast of The Razor's Edge includes Bill Murray, Theresa Russell, Catherine Hicks, Denholm Elliott, James Keach.
When was The Razor's Edge released and how long is it?
The Razor's Edge was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 2h 9m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Razor's Edge?
The Razor's Edge had a reported production budget of $13M and grossed $6.6M at the worldwide box office (0.5 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Razor's Edge?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Razor's Edge was composed by Jack Nitzsche.
Is The Razor's Edge based on a book or true story?
The Razor's Edge is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "W. Somerset Maugham".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Razor's Edge?
The Razor's Edge holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).