The Edge (1968 film)

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The Edge
The Edge poster.jpg
Film poster
Directed by Robert Kramer
Written byRobert Kramer
Produced by
  • Robert Kramer
  • Robert Machover
Starring
CinematographyRobert Machover
Edited byRobert Machover
Production
companies
  • Alpha 60
  • Blue Van
Distributed byFilmmakers Distribution Center
Release date
  • March 27, 1968 (1968-03-27)(NYC)
Running time
100 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Edge is a 1968 independent drama/thriller film written, directed, and co-produced by Robert Kramer. [1] It stars Jack Rader in the lead role, with Tom Griffin, Paul Hultberg, Howard Loeb Babeuf, Anne Waldman, Jeff Weiss, Sanford Cohen, Catherine Merrill, and others in supporting roles. Robert Machover served as co-producer, cinematographer, and editor. [2]

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Plot summary

A discontented anti-war activist contemplates assassinating the president of the United States. His machinations prompt his 16-member underground cell of disgruntled leftists to reassess their purpose. [3]

Cast

Release

The film was released on March 27, 1968, in New York City. [4]

Reception

Vincent Canby from The New York Times , in a generally positive review, stated the film "is noteworthy as one of the few examples of underground cinema totally committed to the social-political scene." [4] Jack Seibert of Ultra Dogme lauded the film for its "attention to the specificity in his actors' choreography". [5]

References

  1. "The Edge". The Beacon. Retrieved 2025-09-25.
  2. "Retrospective: The Edge @ Viennale". Vienna International Film Festival . 2024-10-21. Retrieved 2025-09-25.
  3. Pedrero-Setzer, Nicolas. "The Edge (1968)". Le Cinema Club. Retrieved 2025-09-25.
  4. 1 2 Canby, Vincent (1968-03-28). "The Edge Begins Run" . The New York Times . ISSN   0362-4331. LCCN   1553-8095. OCLC   1645522 . Retrieved 2025-09-25.
  5. Seibert, Jack (2021-08-05). "Rice Krispies for a Revolution – Blu Review: The Edge/Ice by Robert Kramer (Re:Voir Video)". Ultra Dogme. Retrieved 2025-09-25.