On the Edge
Tales that will take you to the edge... If you dare...
A compendium of three short science-fiction films, each with a decidedly feminist slant.
Director Helen Mirren
Cast
Alan Rosenberg
Frank (segment "Reaching Normal")
Jolene Blalock
Charlie's Wife (wraparound segments)
Taylor Negron
Policeman (segment "Happy Birthday")
Andie MacDowell
Lisa (segment "Reaching Normal")
Stephen Tobolowsky
Tom (wraparound segments)
John Goodman
The Dean (segment "Happy Birthday")
David Hyde Pierce
Barney (segment "Happy Birthday")
Jenica Bergere
Sally (segment "Happy Birthday")
Kimiko Gelman
May Lee Ha (segment "Happy Birthday")
Marissa Jaret Winokur
Dean's Secretary (segment "Happy Birthday")
Helen Mirren
Distinguished Woman (segment "Happy Birthday") (uncredited)
Karen Sillas
Anna (segment "The Other Side")
Joey Lauren Adams
Sarah (segment "Reaching Normal")
Kathleen Wilhoite
Lucy (wraparound segments)
Beverly D'Angelo
Bag Lady (segment "Happy Birthday")
Ken Hudson Campbell
Security Guard (segment "Happy Birthday")
Paul Rudd
Kenneth (segment "Reaching Normal")
Scott Lowell
Charlie (wraparound segments)
Sydney Tamiia Poitier
Hannah (segment "Happy Birthday")
Christopher Lloyd
Attorney Bum (segment "Happy Birthday")
Dondré Whitfield
Man in Elevator (segment "Happy Birthday")
Anthony LaPaglia
Dr. Maas (segment "The Other Side")
Jean Kasem
Nurse (segment "Happy Birthday")
Caroline Rhea
Monica (segment "Happy Birthday")
Joel Grey
Dr. Mensley (segment "Reaching Normal")
Ellen DeGeneres
Operator (segment "Reaching Normal") (uncredited)
Travis Wester
Chute Boy (segment "Happy Birthday")
Bruce Davison
(segment "The Other Side")