The Edge of Love is a 2009 film directed by John Maybury and written by Sharman Macdonald.
Edge of Love Synopsis
The Edge of Love is a dramatic period piece which takes place during World War II. The film concerns a love triangle between Vera Phillips played by Keira Knightley, Dylan Thomas played by Matthew Rhys and Caitlin MacNamara played by Sienna Miller. Vera still has feeling for her first love Dylan. But Dylan is now married to Caitlin. At first the relationship between Caitlin and Vera is adversarial but the trio eventually become best friends. Vera eventually marries William Killick, played by Cillian Murphy. But William is sent to war and in his absence Vera and Dylan grow close. Which creates an irreversible tragic chain of events.
Edge of Love Cast
- Keira Knightley as Vera Phillips
- Sienna Miller as Caitlin MacNamara
- Cillian Murphy as William Killick
- Matthew Rhys as Dylan Thomas
- Lisa Stansfield as Ruth Williams
- Graham McPherson as Al Bowlly
- Richard Dillane as Lt. Col David Talbot Rice
- Alastair Mackenzie as Anthony Devas
- Lisa Stansfield as Ruth Williams
- Graham McPherson as Al Bowlly
- Camilla Rutherford as Nicolette
- Nick Stringer as PC Williams
- Anthony O'Donnell as Jack Lloyd
- Rachel Bell as Midwife
- Anne Lambton as Anita Shenkin
- Karl Johnson as Dai Fred
- Richard Clifford as Alistair Graham
- Huw Ceredig as John Patrick
- Simon Armstrong as Wilfred Hosgood
- Rachel Essex as Mel
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U.S. release date
March 13, 2009
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Running Time
111 minutes
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MPAA rating
(R) Restricted
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Directed by John Maybury
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Written by Sharman Macdonald
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Editors Emma E. Hickox
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Producers Paul Brett, David Bergstein, Hannah Leader
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Cinematography by Jonathan Freeman
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Distributed by Capitol Films
