Edge of Doom
“100 BREATH-TAKING MINUTES OF "EDGE-OF-YOUR-SEAT" SUSPENSE AND PULSE-POUNDING MYSTERY!”
Synopsis
A Catholic priest finds himself investigating the murder of his colleague.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Joan Evans interview with Foster Hirsch (Part 1)
Type: Featurette • Published 2013-06-13
Top Cast
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Dana Andrews
Father Thomas Roth
Farley Granger
Martin Lynn
Joan Evans
Rita Conroy
Robert Keith
Lieutenant Mandel
Paul Stewart
Mr. Craig
Mala Powers
Julie
Adele Jergens
Irene
Harold Vermilyea
Father Kirkman
John Ridgely
Detective #1
Douglas Fowley
Detective #2
Mabel Paige
Mrs. Pearson
Howland Chamberlain
Mr. Murray
Houseley Stevenson
Mr. Swanson
Jean Inness
Mrs. Lally
Ellen Corby
Jeanette Moore
Ray Teal
Ned Moore
Mary Field
Mary Jane Glennon
Virginia Brissac
Mrs. Dennis
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 3, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Robson
- Screenplay & Story
- Philip Yordan
- Original Score
- Hugo Friedhofer
- Original Title
- Edge of Doom
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Samuel Goldwyn Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Robson
Philip Yordan, Charles Brackett, Leo Brady, Ben Hecht
Hugo Friedhofer
Harry Stradling Sr.
Daniel Mandell
Samuel Goldwyn
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Brackett
Writer
Mark Robson
Director
Harry Stradling Sr.
Director of Photography
Ben Hecht
Writer
Samuel Goldwyn
Producer
Daniel Mandell
Editor
Hugo Friedhofer
Original Music Composer
Mary Wills
Costume Design
Philip Yordan
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Edge of Doom
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Edge of Doom about?
A Catholic priest finds himself investigating the murder of his colleague.
Who directed Edge of Doom?
Edge of Doom was directed by Mark Robson.
Who stars in Edge of Doom?
The principal cast of Edge of Doom includes Dana Andrews, Farley Granger, Joan Evans, Robert Keith, Paul Stewart.
When was Edge of Doom released and how long is it?
Edge of Doom was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Edge of Doom?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Edge of Doom was composed by Hugo Friedhofer.
Is Edge of Doom based on a book or true story?
Edge of Doom is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Leo Brady".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Edge of Doom?
Edge of Doom holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).