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The Razor's Edge
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The Razor's Edge

1985-01-02 · 103 min · ★ 6.4

Drama

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.

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Directors
Jocelyne Saab
Production companies
Aleph Production, Cinévidéo, Sigmarc, U.P.C.T.
Countries
Argentina, Canada, France, Germany, Lebanon
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jacques WeberJacques WeberKarim
Hala BassamSamar
Juliet BertoJuliet BertoJuliette
Youssef HousniDonatien
Denise FiliatraultDenise FiliatraultMother
Ali DiabAli DiabFather
Khaled El SayedKhaled El SayedMan with one eye
Claude PréfontaineClaude PréfontaineElie
Souheir SalhaniLeila
Hassan Mrad

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