The Edge of Love(2008)
“The only thing more dangerous than war... is love.”
Overview
When the Welsh poet Dylan Thomas and his flirtatious wife Caitlin sweep into war-torn London, the last thing they expect is to bump into Dylan's childhood sweetheart Vera. Despite her joy at seeing Dylan after so many years, Vera is swept off her feet by a dashing officer, William Killick, and finds herself torn between the open adoration of her new found beau and the wily charms of the exotic Welshman.
Director
John Maybury
Studio
BBC Film
Cast
Keira Knightley
as Vera Phillips
Sienna Miller
as Caitlin MacNamara
Matthew Rhys
as Dylan Thomas
Cillian Murphy
as William Killick
Lisa Stansfield
as Ruth Williams
Richard Dillane
as Lt Col David Talbot Rice
Anne Lambton
as Anita Shenkin
Alastair Mackenzie
as Anthony Devas
Camilla Rutherford
as Nicolette
Richard Clifford
as Alistair Graham
Paul Brooke
as Mr. Justice Singleton
Simon Kassianides
as Partisan
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2008
Runtime
1h 50m
Language
Welsh
Rating
6.2 / 10
Production Companies
BBC Film • Capitol Films • Prescience Film Fund
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Edge of Love?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Edge of Love (2008).
What is The Edge of Love about?▼
When the Welsh poet Dylan Thomas and his flirtatious wife Caitlin sweep into war-torn London, the last thing they expect is to bump into Dylan's childhood sweetheart Vera. Despite her joy at seeing Dylan after so many years, Vera is swept off her feet by a dashing officer, William Killick, and finds herself torn between the open adoration of her new found beau and the wily charms of the exotic Welshman.
Who directed The Edge of Love?▼
The Edge of Love was directed by John Maybury and released in 2008. It is a drama, history, romance film.
How long is The Edge of Love?▼
The Edge of Love has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
Who stars in The Edge of Love?▼
The cast of The Edge of Love includes Keira Knightley as Vera Phillips, Sienna Miller as Caitlin MacNamara, Matthew Rhys as Dylan Thomas, Cillian Murphy as William Killick, Lisa Stansfield as Ruth Williams and more.
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