On the Edge
“He was a shooting star headed for the big time, until he took the fall. Nobody escapes the streets.”
Synopsis
Dakota Smith is an ex-cop and former private eye with a proclivity for community service. When a young basketball player entangles himself with drug dealers, he turns to Dak for help. Eventually goons are sent to kill the hoopster, but they hit the family of Rex Stevens by mistake. Frustrated by the incompetent and crooked police, the trio of Smith, Stevens, and their friend Frank Harris then battle the drug dealers for control of the streets. Also the heroes must tangle with Felix, a stealthy and ruthless hitman.
Top Cast
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Ice-T
Slim Jim
Fred Williamson
Dakota Smith
Gary Busey
Felix
Bernie Casey
Rex Stevens
Jim Brown
Chad Grant
Ron O'Neal
Frank Harris
Gloria Allred
Councilwoman Gloria Johnson
Dawn Stern
Suzi Burris
Anthony Johnson
Hank Conrad
Derrick Franklin
Willie Jo Harris
Tom Hallick
Detective Paul Allen
Dru Down
Sweat Pea
Rod McCary
Pete Hall
Frank Pesce
Bo
David Novak
Hank
Mikki Val
Helen Stevens
Bill Overton
Norman Kane
Shyheim Franklin
Smooth
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fred Williamson
- Screenplay & Story
- Linda Williamson
- Original Score
- Johnny Ross
- Original Title
- On the Edge
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fred Williamson
Linda Williamson
Johnny Ross
John Dirlam
Department Leadership Roster
Fred Williamson
Director
John Dirlam
Director of Photography
Johnny Ross
Original Music Composer
Linda Williamson
Writer
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About On the Edge
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is On the Edge about?
Dakota Smith is an ex-cop and former private eye with a proclivity for community service. When a young basketball player entangles himself with drug dealers, he turns to Dak for help. Eventually goons are sent to kill the hoopster, but they hit the family of Rex Stevens by mistake. Frustrated by the incompetent and crooked police, the trio of Smith, Stevens, and their friend Frank Harris then battle the drug dealers for control of the streets. Also the heroes must tangle with Felix, a stealthy and ruthless hitman.
Who directed On the Edge?
On the Edge was directed by Fred Williamson.
Who stars in On the Edge?
The principal cast of On the Edge includes Ice-T, Fred Williamson, Gary Busey, Bernie Casey, Jim Brown.
When was On the Edge released and how long is it?
On the Edge was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for On the Edge?
The original motion picture soundtrack for On the Edge was composed by Johnny Ross.
What is the age rating and content advisory for On the Edge?
On the Edge holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).