The Razor's Edge (1984)
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- PG-13
- 2h 8min
- Drama, Romance
- 19 Oct 1984 (USA)
- Movie
He had everything and wanted nothing. He learned that he had nothing and wanted everything. He saved the world and then it shattered. The path to enlightenment is as sharp and narrow as a razor's edge.
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| Bill Murray | ... |
Larry Darrell
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| Theresa Russell | ... |
Sophie MacDonald
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| Catherine Hicks | ... |
Isabel Bradley
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| Denholm Elliott | ... |
Elliott Templeton
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| James Keach | ... |
Gray Maturin
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| Peter Vaughan | ... |
Mackenzie
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| Brian Doyle-Murray | ... |
Piedmont
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| Stephen Davies | ... |
Malcolm
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| Saeed Jaffrey | ... |
Raaz
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| Faith Brook | ... |
Louisa Bradley (Isabel's mother)
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| André Maranne | ... |
Joseph, the Butler
(as Andre Maranne)
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| Bruce Boa | ... |
Henry Maturin
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| Serge Feuillard | ... |
Coco
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| Joris Stuyck | ... |
Bob MacDonald
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| Helen Horton | ... |
Red Cross lady
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Michael Fitzpatrick | ... |
Tyler
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| Robert Manuel | ... |
Albert
(as Roberet Manuel)
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| Sam Douglas | ... |
Man At Kissing Booth
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Nora Connolly | ... |
Governess
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| Jeff Harding | ... |
Brian Ryan
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| Richard Oldfield | ... |
Doug Van Allen
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Gordon Sterne | ... |
Doctor
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| Mary Larkin | ... |
Nun
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| Christopher Muncke | ... |
Kevin
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Russell Sommers | ... |
Party Guest
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John Moreno | ... |
French Detective
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Hugo Bower | ... |
French Detective
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| Abbie Shilling | ... |
Priscilla Maturin, daughter
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Cassie Shilling | ... |
Joan Maturin, daughter
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Jean-François Soubielle | ... |
Communist Vendor
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Claude Le Saché | ... |
Morgue Attendant
(as Claude Le Sache)
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| Caroline John | ... |
Mrs. Mackenzie
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Daniel Chatto | ... |
Wounded French Soldier
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Louis Sheldon | ... |
Wounded French Soldier
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Kunchuck Tharching | ... |
Lama
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| Lucien Morgan | ... |
Polo Player
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Andy Donovan | ... |
Boy playing horseshoe (uncredited)
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Stephanie English | ... |
Woman at Carnival (uncredited)
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Jill Goldston | ... |
Woman at Fair (uncredited)
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| Derek Lyons | ... |
Second Man at Kissing Booth (uncredited)
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| Jessica Marshall-Gardiner | ... |
Young Priscilla (uncredited)
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Directed by
| John Byrum | ||
Written by
| W. Somerset Maugham | ... | (novel) |
| John Byrum | ... | (screenplay) and |
| Bill Murray | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Harry Benn | ... | producer |
| Rob Cohen | ... | executive producer |
| Jason Laskay | ... | associate producer |
| Robert P. Marcucci | ... | producer |
Music by
| Jack Nitzsche | ||
Cinematography by
| Peter Hannan | ||
Editing by
| Peter Boyle | ||
Editorial Department
| Dennis McTaggart | ... | assistant film editor |
| Simon Harris | ... | second assistant editor (uncredited) |
Production Design by
| Philip Harrison | ||
Art Direction by
| Malcolm Middleton | ||
Set Decoration by
| Stuart Rose | ||
| Ian Whittaker | ||
Costume Design by
| Shirley Russell | ||
Makeup Department
| Nick Forder | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| George Frost | ... | makeup supervisor |
| Mike Jones | ... | hair stylist |
| Mike Lockey | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
| Atul Bhasin | ... | unit manager: India |
| John Comfort | ... | production supervisor |
| Sudesh Syal | ... | production manager: India |
| Serge Touboul | ... | production manager: France |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Laurent Brégeat | ... | assistant director: France (as Laurent Bregeat) |
| Ray Corbett | ... | assistant director |
| Kieron Phipps | ... | second assistant director |
| Kanwal Swaroop | ... | assistant director: India |
Art Department
| Terry Apsey | ... | construction manager |
| George Ball | ... | property master |
| Jean-Pierre Bazerolle | ... | set dresser: France |
| Arun Joglekar | ... | property master: India |
| Robert Le Corre | ... | prop buyer: France |
| John Max Lobo | ... | assistant art director: India |
| Bryn Siddall | ... | production buyer |
| Marcel Simeon | ... | construction manager: France |
| Saba Zaidi | ... | set decorator: India |
| Adam Aitken | ... | plasterer (uncredited) |
| Martin Asbury | ... | storyboard artist (uncredited) |
| Lawrie Ayres | ... | stand-by prop maste: location only (uncredited) |
| Peter Benson | ... | standby props (uncredited) |
| Norman Hart | ... | decor and lettering artist (uncredited) |
| Martin Hitchcock | ... | art department assistant (uncredited) |
| Tom Jung | ... | poster designer (uncredited) |
| Brian Muir | ... | sculptor (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Rene Borisewitz | ... | sound recordist |
| Stan Fiferman | ... | dialogue editor |
| Leslie Hodgson | ... | supervising sound editor (as Les Hodgson) |
| Bill Rowe | ... | dubbing mixer |
| Clive Copland | ... | sound (uncredited) |
| Martin Trevis | ... | boom operator (uncredited) |
| Don White | ... | foley recording mixer (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Martin Gutteridge | ... | special effects supervisor |
| Neil Corbould | ... | special effects technician (uncredited) |
| Garth Inns | ... | special effects supervisor (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Peter Brayham | ... | stunt arranger |
| Jason White | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Luigi Bisioli | ... | electrical gaffer: France |
| Colin Davidson | ... | focus puller |
| Dewi Humphreys | ... | camera operator |
| Simon Mills | ... | clapper loader: second unit |
| Brian Smith | ... | best boy |
| Micky Thomas | ... | gaffer (as Michael Thomas) |
| Pradeep Wal | ... | camera operator: India |
| David Cadwallader | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Barry Peake | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
| Stefan Stankowski | ... | clapper loader (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Elizabeth Desouches | ... | casting: France (as Betty Desouches) |
| Jacqueline Perpere | ... | extras casting: France |
| Jennifer Shull | ... | casting: USA |
| Maude Spector | ... | casting: UK |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Linda Burtenshaw | ... | assistant costume designer |
| Catherine Halloran | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
| Michael Jeffery | ... | wardrobe master (as Michael Jeffrey) |
| Aperna Kasara | ... | wardrobe master: India (as Aperna Katara) |
| Joan Joseff | ... | costume jeweller (uncredited) |
| Tina Joseff | ... | costume jeweller (uncredited) |
Location Management
| Nassar Abdulla | ... | location manager: India (as Nasser Abdulla) |
| Peter Elford | ... | location manager |
| Jean-François Geneix | ... | location manager: France |
Music Department
| Stanley Black | ... | conductor |
| Curt Sobel | ... | music editor (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Sally Jones | ... | continuity |
Additional Crew
| Jacqueline Benloulou | ... | accountant: France |
| Nathalie Farjon | ... | production assistant: France |
| Subsash Gupia | ... | accountant: India |
| Sudhir Krishna | ... | unit doctor: India (as Dr. Sudhir Krishna) |
| Bobby Marcucci | ... | production assistant |
| Joyce Turner | ... | production assistant |
| Gerald C. Wheatley | ... | production accountant (as Gerry Wheatley) |
| Martin Lee | ... | production runner (uncredited) |
| Chris Nixon | ... | publicist (uncredited) |
| Carol Regan | ... | production secretary (uncredited) |
| Gail Sluiters | ... | accounts secretary (uncredited) |
| Dianne Twiddy | ... | assistant accountant (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Columbia Pictures (1984) (United States) (theatrical)
- Columbia-EMI-Warner (1984) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Warner-Columbia Film (1985) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Columbia-Warner Filmes de Portugal (1985) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- LK-TEL (1985) (Argentina) (VHS)
- RCA/Columbia Pictures Video (1986) (Japan) (VHS)
- Columbia TriStar Home Video (1995) (United States) (VHS)
- Columbia TriStar Home Video (2004) (United States) (DVD)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2005) (Germany) (DVD)
- Columbia Films of India (1985) (India) (theatrical) (Bombay)
- Fox Columbia TriStar Films (1984) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Sony Pictures Releasing (1985) (India) (theatrical) (as Columbia Films of India)
- LK-TEL Vídeo (Brazil) (video)
- RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video (video)
- RCA/Columbia-Hoyts Home Video (1985) (Australia) (video)
- Sony (2022) (United States) (Blu-ray)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Colgems Productions Ltd. (location filming)
- Elstree Film & Television Studios (movie studio)
- Joe Dunton & Company (camera equipment provided by)
- Lee Lighting (lighting)
- Optical Film Effects (titles)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Larry Darrell returns from the battlefields of World War I to America a different person. His fiance (Isabel) resigns herself to a delay in the wedding plans when Larry heads off to Paris. There he finds he prefers a simpler existence and begins to read. One book inspires him to visit India and on to Nepal where he finds spiritual help from a lama. On returning to Paris he finds Isabel and some old friends. Everyone has changed. Written by Rob Hartill |
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| Taglines | A thin line separates love from hate, success from failure, life from death, a line as difficult to walk as a razor's edge. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $13,000,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $2,411,311, 21 Oct 1984 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Bill Murray made a deal with Columbia Pictures that he would appear in Ghostbusters (1984) only if they financed this movie. Originally, no studio was interested in making the film until Dan Aykroyd suggested the deal to Murray. On the final day of shooting, Murray flew to New York City to start filming Ghostbusters. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Choose Me/The Razor's Edge/Full Moon in Paris (1984). See more » |
| Quotes |
Tibetan Monk:
The pathway to salvation is as narrow and as difficult to walk as a razor's edge. See more » |