On the Edge

Jun 28, 2001

1h 35m

★ 5.6

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.

Genres

Romance

Comedy

Science Fiction

Drama

Production Companies

Chanticleer Films

Paramount Pictures

Paramount Television

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Cast

The Dean (segment "Happy Birthday")

John Goodman

Hannah (segment "Happy Birthday")

Sydney Tamiia Poitier

Bag Lady (segment "Happy Birthday")

Beverly D'Angelo

Attorney Bum (segment "Happy Birthday")

Christopher Lloyd

Barney (segment "Happy Birthday")

David Hyde Pierce

Monica (segment "Happy Birthday")

Caroline Rhea

Sally (segment "Happy Birthday")

Jenica Bergere

Security Guard (segment "Happy Birthday")

Ken Hudson Campbell

Donald (segment "Happy Birthday")

Roman Danylo

May Lee Ha (segment "Happy Birthday")

Kimiko Gelman

Nurse (segment "Happy Birthday")

Jean Kasem

Policeman (segment "Happy Birthday")

Taylor Negron

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6.0

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6.7

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5.3

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