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On the Edge(2001)
Status: Released
Date: 2001-06-28
56%
9 Votes
Time: 1h 35m
Tales that will take you to the edge... If you dare...
Overview:
A compendium of three short science-fiction films, each with a decidedly feminist slant.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
ProductionCompanies: 
Chanticleer Films
Movie: On the Edge
Top 10 Billed Cast
John Goodman
The Dean (segment "Happy Birthday")
Sydney Tamiia Poitier
Hannah (segment "Happy Birthday")
Beverly D'Angelo
Bag Lady (segment "Happy Birthday")
Christopher Lloyd
Attorney Bum (segment "Happy Birthday")
David Hyde Pierce
Barney (segment "Happy Birthday")
Caroline Rhea
Monica (segment "Happy Birthday")
Jenica Bergere
Sally (segment "Happy Birthday")
Ken Hudson Campbell
Security Guard (segment "Happy Birthday")
Kimiko Gelman
May Lee Ha (segment "Happy Birthday")
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Overview
A compendium of three short science-fiction films, each with a decidedly feminist slant.
Release Date
2001-06-28
Average
5.6
Rating:
2.8 startsTagline
Tales that will take you to the edge... If you dare...
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