On the Edge
Tales that will take you to the edge... If you dare...
2001 · 1h 35m · R
Comedy, Drama, Romance, Science Fiction
Directed by
Jana Sue Memel
,
Anne Heche
,
Mary Stuart Masterson
,
Helen Mirren
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On the Edge
Overview
A compendium of three short science-fiction films, each with a decidedly feminist slant.
Director and cast
- Jana Sue Memel Director
- Anne Heche Director
- Mary Stuart Masterson Director
- Helen Mirren Director
- John Goodman as The Dean (segment "Happy Birthday")
- Sydney Tamiia Poitier as Hannah (segment "Happy Birthday")
- Beverly D'Angelo as Bag Lady (segment "Happy Birthday")
- Christopher Lloyd as Attorney Bum (segment "Happy Birthday")
- David Hyde Pierce as Barney (segment "Happy Birthday")
- Bruce Davison Cast
- Caroline Rhea Cast
- Paul Rudd Cast
- Jenica Bergere Cast
- Andie MacDowell Cast
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