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On the Edge

On the Edge

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On the Edge

"A joyride through sex, love, and other activities."

2001

1h 25m

6.6(57 votes)

Drama

Romance

Overview

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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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Cillian Murphy

Cillian Murphy

Jonathan Breech

Martin Carney

Priest

Paul Hickey

Paul Hickey

Mikey

Camille O'Sullivan

Mikey's Wife

Vincent Walsh

Vincent Walsh

Bouncer

Vinny Murphy

Bouncer

Mary Murray

Mary Murray

Maria

Gavin Coleman

Maria's Boyfriend

Stephen Rea

Stephen Rea

Dr. Figure

Tricia Vessey

Tricia Vessey

Rachel Row

Creative team

Directed by: John Carney
Written by: Daniel James
John Carney
Produced by: Ed Guiney
Arthur Lappin

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