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Over the Edge|Michael Eric Kramer

Over the Edge

Michael Eric Kramer and Pamela Ludwig
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Overview

A brilliant commentary on the restlessness of America's youth. By trying to keep the "fun" out of New Grenada, the parents are only adding fuel to the fire. When a misunderstanding causes the death of a mischievous, yet harmless, teenager, the students rebel, inciting a riot that the parents and authorities are unable to control. The screen debut of the then unknown Dillon, with a soundtrack (The Ramones, Cheap Trick) that adds even more energy and power to an already impassioned, tightly-woven script.

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Main Cast & Crew:
Jonathan Kaplan - Director
Michael Eric Kramer
Pamela Ludwig
Matt Dillon
Vincent Spano
Tom Fergus
Harry Northup
Andy Romano
Ellen Geer
Richard Jamison
Julia Pomeroy

Details

    DVD Format
  • Format: DVD (Widescreen)
  • Run Time: 95
  • Color Format: Color
  • UPC: 085393892920
  • Genre: DRAMA
  • Rating: PG (MPAA)
  • Release Date: September 2005

Movie Reviews

Synopsis:
The suburban enclave of New Grenada appears to be quiet and idyllic. But for its teenage residents, it is a wasteland, where there is nothing to do, and literally nowhere to go. As a result, many of them have turned to using drugs and committing crimes. And Carl, a young, decent, but impressionable teen, is about to fall under these influences, guided by his older "friend" Richie. Will Carl allow himself to become another one of New Grenada's aimless, rebellious youth? Or will he realize what a poor example Richie and his friends are?

Notes:
Film debut for actor Matt Dillon.

Reviews:
"...OVER THE EDGE boast some promising newcomers..." - 05/23/1979 Variety


"...A demonstration of the real movie-making talents of [Kaplan]....Staged with such vivid efficiency and concern..." - 12/15/1981 New York Times, p.11


"[I]t remains an essential depiction of the misanthropic war on American youth." - 10/06/2005 Rolling Stone, p.166


"[T]he film's staying power derives largely from the pared-down, anti-grown-up script by teen-psyche specialists Charlie Haas and Tim Hunter..." - 09/01/2005 Film Comment, p.78

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