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On the Edge
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On the Edge

2001-06-28 · 95 min · ★ 5.5

Romance · Comedy · Science Fiction · Drama

A compendium of three short science-fiction films, each with a decidedly feminist slant.

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Directors
Anne Heche, Mary Stuart Masterson, Helen Mirren, Jana Sue Memel
Production companies
Chanticleer Films, Paramount Pictures, Paramount Television
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

John GoodmanJohn GoodmanThe Dean (segment "Happy Birthday")
Sydney Tamiia PoitierSydney Tamiia PoitierHannah (segment "Happy Birthday")
Beverly D'AngeloBeverly D'AngeloBag Lady (segment "Happy Birthday")
Christopher LloydChristopher LloydAttorney Bum (segment "Happy Birthday")
David Hyde PierceDavid Hyde PierceBarney (segment "Happy Birthday")
Caroline RheaCaroline RheaMonica (segment "Happy Birthday")
Jenica BergereJenica BergereSally (segment "Happy Birthday")
Ken Hudson CampbellKen Hudson CampbellSecurity Guard (segment "Happy Birthday")
Roman DanyloDonald (segment "Happy Birthday")
Kimiko GelmanKimiko GelmanMay Lee Ha (segment "Happy Birthday")
Jean KasemJean KasemNurse (segment "Happy Birthday")
Taylor NegronTaylor NegronPoliceman (segment "Happy Birthday")
Travis WesterTravis WesterChute Boy (segment "Happy Birthday")
Dondré WhitfieldDondré WhitfieldMan in Elevator (segment "Happy Birthday")
Marissa Jaret WinokurMarissa Jaret WinokurDean's Secretary (segment "Happy Birthday")
Bruce DavisonBruce Davison(segment "The Other Side")
Anthony LaPagliaAnthony LaPagliaDr. Maas (segment "The Other Side")
Karen SillasKaren SillasAnna (segment "The Other Side")
Andie MacDowellAndie MacDowellLisa (segment "Reaching Normal")
Paul RuddPaul RuddKenneth (segment "Reaching Normal")

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