On the Edge
“Feel the pain, live the dream, share the glory”
Synopsis
In one final attempt to achieve victory, an aging professional runner is training vigorously for a very tough marathon race.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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On the Edge trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-09-05
Top Cast
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Bruce Dern
Wes Holman
Pam Grier
Cora
Bill Bailey
Flash Holman
Jim Haynie
Owen Riley
John Marley
Elmo Glidden
Jean Shelton
Ellie
Frank Triest
Tomaso
John Tidwell
Johnny
Walt Stack
Walt
Marcie Stack
Marcie
Leona Harris
Pill
Lawrence Menkin
Larry
Bill Ackridge
Bartender
Nancy Fish
Woman in bar
Elizabeth Zeier
Woman in bar
Luigi Alfano
Pool Player
Bill Luft
Pool Player
Chuck Lempert
Shoe Store Clerk
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 2, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$437K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rob Nilsson
- Screenplay & Story
- Rob Nilsson, Roy Kissin
- Original Score
- Herb Pilhofer
- Original Title
- On the Edge
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Worldwide Gross
- $437K
- Production Studios
- New Line Cinema
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rob Nilsson
Rob Nilsson, Roy Kissin
Herb Pilhofer
Stefan Czapsky
Department Leadership Roster
Rob Nilsson
Director
Stefan Czapsky
Director of Photography
Herb Pilhofer
Original Music Composer
Rob Nilsson
Writer
Roy Kissin
Writer
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
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About On the Edge
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What is On the Edge about?
In one final attempt to achieve victory, an aging professional runner is training vigorously for a very tough marathon race.
Who directed On the Edge?
On the Edge was directed by Rob Nilsson.
Who stars in On the Edge?
The principal cast of On the Edge includes Bruce Dern, Pam Grier, Bill Bailey, Jim Haynie, John Marley.
When was On the Edge released and how long is it?
On the Edge was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
How much did On the Edge make at the box office?
On the Edge grossed $437K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for On the Edge?
The original motion picture soundtrack for On the Edge was composed by Herb Pilhofer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for On the Edge?
On the Edge holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).