Movie: On The Edge

Top 10 Billed Cast

John Goodman
John Goodman

The Dean (segment "Happy Birthday")

Sydney Tamiia Poitier
Sydney Tamiia Poitier

Hannah (segment "Happy Birthday")

Beverly D'Angelo
Beverly D'Angelo

Bag Lady (segment "Happy Birthday")

Christopher Lloyd
Christopher Lloyd

Attorney Bum (segment "Happy Birthday")

David Hyde Pierce
David Hyde Pierce

Barney (segment "Happy Birthday")

Caroline Rhea
Caroline Rhea

Monica (segment "Happy Birthday")

Jenica Bergere
Jenica Bergere

Sally (segment "Happy Birthday")

Ken Hudson Campbell
Ken Hudson Campbell

Security Guard (segment "Happy Birthday")

Roman Danylo
Roman Danylo

Donald (segment "Happy Birthday")

Kimiko Gelman
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

    6.1

  • Rating:

    3.0 starts
  • Tagline

    Tales that will take you to the edge... If you dare...

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English
  • Keywords

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