The Razor's Edge(1985)
Ghazl Al-Banat
The Razor's Edge Synopsis
Samar, a child of the war, finds relief from the chaos around her through Egyptian movies she watches on television. Karim, an artist in retreat from life, remains in his apartment in war-torn West Beirut, confident that he is safe in his familiar neighborhood. An unlikely bond is formed between the two as they face the devastating civil war.
The Razor's Edge (1985) is a drama film directed by Jocelyne Saab, released on January 2, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Jacques Weber, Hala Bassam, Juliet Berto and Youssef Housni. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Jocelyne Saab
- Writers:
- Gérard Brach, Samir Sayegh, Jocelyne Saab
- Producers:
- Jocelyne Saab
- Cinematographer:
- Claude La Rue
- Composer:
- François Dompierre
- Production:
- Aleph Production, Cinévidéo, Sigmarc, U.P.C.T.
- Status:
- Released
The Razor's Edge (1985) Trailer
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The Razor's Edge Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jacques Weber
as Karim
- Hala Bassam
Hala Bassam
as Samar
Juliet Berto
as Juliette
- Youssef Housni
Youssef Housni
as Donatien
Denise Filiatrault
as Mother
Ali Diab
as Father
Khaled El Sayed
as Man with one eye
Claude Préfontaine
as Elie
- Souheir Salhani
Souheir Salhani
as Leila
- Hassan Mrad
Hassan Mrad
Key crew
Directed by Jocelyne Saab, written by Gérard Brach, Samir Sayegh and Jocelyne Saab, produced by Jocelyne Saab.
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The Razor's Edge Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 5 ratings.
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The Razor's Edge – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Razor's Edge?
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The main cast of The Razor's Edge (1985) includes Jacques Weber, Hala Bassam, Juliet Berto, Youssef Housni and Denise Filiatrault. The film was directed by Jocelyne Saab. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Razor's Edge released?
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The Razor's Edge was released on January 2, 1985 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is The Razor's Edge worth watching?
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The Razor's Edge (1985) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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