The Razor's Edge
“Hunger no love... woman... or wealth could satisfy!”
Synopsis
An adventurous young man goes off to find himself and loses his socialite fiancée in the process. But when he returns 10 years later, she will stop at nothing to get him back, even though she is already married.
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The Razor's Edge | #TBT | 20th Century FOXOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-03-10
Top Cast
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Tyrone Power
Larry Darrell
Gene Tierney
Isabel Bradley
Herbert Marshall
W. Somerset Maugham
Anne Baxter
Sophie MacDonald
Clifton Webb
Elliott Templeton
John Payne
Gray Maturin
Lucile Watson
Louisa Bradley
Frank Latimore
Bob MacDonald
Elsa Lanchester
Miss Keith
Fritz Kortner
Kosti
John Wengraf
Joseph - Gray & Isabel's Butler
Cecil Humphreys
Holy Man
Harry Pilcer
Specialty Dancer
Cobina Wright Sr.
Princess Novemali
Henri Letondal
Police Inspector at Sophie's Death (uncredited)
Brooks Benedict
Party Guest (uncredited)
Reed Hadley
Party Waiter (voice) (uncredited)
Paul Everton
Banker (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 19, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 22, 2005
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edmund Goulding
- Screenplay & Story
- Lamar Trotti
- Original Score
- Alfred Newman
- Original Title
- The Razor's Edge
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edmund Goulding
Lamar Trotti, W. Somerset Maugham
Alfred Newman
Arthur C. Miller
J. Watson Webb Jr.
Darryl F. Zanuck
Department Leadership Roster
Lamar Trotti
Screenplay
Edmund Goulding
Director
Darryl F. Zanuck
Producer
Arthur C. Miller
Director of Photography
J. Watson Webb Jr.
Editor
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 The Razor's Edge
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What is The Razor's Edge about?
An adventurous young man goes off to find himself and loses his socialite fiancée in the process. But when he returns 10 years later, she will stop at nothing to get him back, even though she is already married.
Who directed The Razor's Edge?
The Razor's Edge was directed by Edmund Goulding.
Who stars in The Razor's Edge?
The principal cast of The Razor's Edge includes Tyrone Power, Gene Tierney, Herbert Marshall, Anne Baxter, Clifton Webb.
When was The Razor's Edge released and how long is it?
The Razor's Edge was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 2h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Razor's Edge?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Razor's Edge was composed by Alfred Newman.
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: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).