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On the Edge

On the Edge

A joyride through sex, love, and other activities.

20016.61h 25m

Overview

A suicidal young man is committed to a Dublin psychiatric hospital where he meets new friends who greatly influence his life.

Directed by John Carney
Written by Daniel James, John Carney
Produced by Ed Guiney, Arthur Lappin
Box OfficeBudget: $7.0M0

Top Cast

Cillian Murphy

Cillian Murphy

Jonathan Breech

M

Martin Carney

Priest

Paul Hickey

Paul Hickey

Mikey

C

Camille O'Sullivan

Mikey's Wife

Vincent Walsh

Vincent Walsh

Bouncer

V

Vinny Murphy

Bouncer

Mary Murray

Mary Murray

Maria

G

Gavin Coleman

Maria's Boyfriend

Stephen Rea

Stephen Rea

Dr. Figure

Tricia Vessey

Tricia Vessey

Rachel Row

Themes & Keywords

understated

About On the Edge

On the Edge is a drama, romance film released in 2001 exploring themes of understated. Directed by John Carney, it stars Cillian Murphy, Martin Carney, Paul Hickey. A suicidal young man is committed to a Dublin psychiatric hospital where he meets new friends who greatly influence his life.

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