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Edison

Edison

In this city, only the cops are above the law.

20055.31h 39mR

Overview

In the troubled city of Edison, a young journalist, his jaded editor, and an honest investigator from the district attorney's office join forces to gather evidence against corrupt members of an elite police unit.

Directed by David J. Burke
Written by David J. Burke
Produced by John Thompson, Randall Emmett, Boaz Davidson
Box OfficeBudget: $25.0MRevenue: $4.2M

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Top Cast

Morgan Freeman

Morgan Freeman

Ashford

LL Cool J

LL Cool J

Deed

Justin Timberlake

Justin Timberlake

Pollack

Kevin Spacey

Kevin Spacey

Wallace

Dylan McDermott

Dylan McDermott

Lazerov

Cary Elwes

Cary Elwes

Reigert

John Heard

John Heard

Tilman

Piper Perabo

Piper Perabo

Willow

Marco Sanchez

Marco Sanchez

Reyes

Roselyn Sánchez

Roselyn Sánchez

Maria

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Themes & Keywords

police brutalityelite unitpolice corruptionco-workers relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipinvestigative journalist

About Edison

Edison is a drama, action, thriller film released in 2005 exploring themes of police brutality, elite unit, police corruption, co-workers relationship, boyfriend girlfriend relationship, investigative journalist. Directed by David J. Burke, it stars Morgan Freeman, LL Cool J, Justin Timberlake. In the troubled city of Edison, a young journalist, his jaded editor, and an honest investigator from the district attorney's office join forces to gather evidence against corrupt members of an elite police unit.

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