The Razor's Edge(1984)- Production Details

Poster of The Razor's Edge

Synopsis

Larry Derrell returns from World War I disillusioned with Jazz Age values. He undertakes a quest which leads him to reject his rich fiancee, Isabel, 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." Back in civilization, he tastes life's dark side when he tries to save Sophie, a hometown girl turned prostitute.

Production Details

In Theaters

  • October 1, 1984

MPAA Rating

R

Genres

Drama, Adaptation

Run Time

2 hours 8 minutes

Distributors

Sony Pictures Releasing

Production Status

Released

Filming Locations

  • India
  • France

Produced In

United States

Director

John Byrum

Director

CAST

Bill Murray

Larry Darrell

Theresa Russell

Sophia

Catherine Hicks

Isabel

Denholm Elliott

Elliott Templeton

James Keach

Gray Maturin

Peter Vaughan

Mackenzie