Rent The Razor's Edge (1984)
3.1 of 5 from 61 ratings
2h 4min
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- Synopsis:
Bill Murray makes an unforgettable dramatic debut as Larry Darrell, the free-spirited seeker, in this gripping adaptation of W. Somerset Maugham's classic novel. When Larry returns from World War I disillusioned with Jazz Ages Values, he undertakes a quest which leads him to reject his rich fiancee (Catherine Hicks) and his superficial lifestyle to go search for truth in the Himalayas. But Larry learns that the path to enlightenment is as difficult as treading "the sharp edge of a razor" and returns to civilisation, where he tastes life's dark side when he tries to save a hometown girl turned prostitute (Theresa Russel). The provocative story and Murray's brilliant acting make The Razor's Edge an extraordinary film that cuts a clear path to the heart. - Actors:
- Bill Murray, Theresa Russell, Denholm Elliott, Catherine Hicks, James Keach, Peter Vaughan, Brian Doyle-Murray, Stephen Davies, Saeed Jaffrey, Faith Brook, André Maranne, Bruce Boa, Serge Feuillard, Joris Stuyck, Helen Horton
- Directors:
- John Byrum
- Writers:
- W. Somerset Maugham, John Byrum
- Studio:
- Sony
- Genres:
- Drama
- Collections:
- Getting to Know: Bill Murray, Memory Lane: Films Set in 1920s
