The Leading Edge(1987)
It'll Take Your Breath Away
The Leading Edge Synopsis
A bored Colorado ski patrolman comes to New Zealand for the winter season. In between skiing on various North and South Island fields and preparing for the "Ironman' endurance contest, he has a good time with the people he meets. Billy T. James features briefly as an entertainer cum 'fright-a-minute'- aviator. This is a hybrid genre, a semi-dramatized documentary with champion skiers playing themselves.
The Leading Edge (1987) is a drama and documentary film directed by Michael Firth, released on August 15, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 14m. It stars Mathurin Molgat, Bruce Grant, Evan Bloomfield and Mark Whetu. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Firth
- Writers:
- Grant Morris
- Cinematographer:
- Stuart Dryburgh
- Composer:
- Mike Farrell
- Production:
- Southern Light Pictures
- Status:
- Released
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Directed by Michael Firth, written by Grant Morris.
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The Leading Edge Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Leading Edge – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Leading Edge?
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The main cast of The Leading Edge (1987) includes Mathurin Molgat, Bruce Grant, Evan Bloomfield, Mark Whetu and Billy T. James. The film was directed by Michael Firth. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Leading Edge released?
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The Leading Edge was released on August 15, 1987 and runs for 1h 14m.
Is The Leading Edge worth watching?
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The Leading Edge (1987) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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