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
Karen Sillas
Anna (segment "The Other Side")
Joey Lauren Adams
Sarah (segment "Reaching Normal")
Sydney Tamiia Poitier
Hannah (segment "Happy Birthday")
Caroline Rhea
Monica (segment "Happy Birthday")
Travis Wester
Chute Boy (segment "Happy Birthday")
Kathleen Wilhoite
Lucy (wraparound segments)
Beverly D'Angelo
Bag Lady (segment "Happy Birthday")
Jenica Bergere
Sally (segment "Happy Birthday")
Jean Kasem
Nurse (segment "Happy Birthday")
Anthony LaPaglia
Dr. Maas (segment "The Other Side")
Ellen DeGeneres
Operator (segment "Reaching Normal") (uncredited)
Christopher Lloyd
Attorney Bum (segment "Happy Birthday")
Dondré Whitfield
Man in Elevator (segment "Happy Birthday")
Bruce Davison
(segment "The Other Side")
Paul Rudd
Kenneth (segment "Reaching Normal")
Jolene Blalock
Charlie's Wife (wraparound segments)
David Hyde Pierce
Barney (segment "Happy Birthday")
Taylor Negron
Policeman (segment "Happy Birthday")
Marissa Jaret Winokur
Dean's Secretary (segment "Happy Birthday")
Joel Grey
Dr. Mensley (segment "Reaching Normal")
Stephen Tobolowsky
Tom (wraparound segments)
Kimiko Gelman
May Lee Ha (segment "Happy Birthday")
Helen Mirren
Distinguished Woman (segment "Happy Birthday") (uncredited)
Alan Rosenberg
Frank (segment "Reaching Normal")
John Goodman
The Dean (segment "Happy Birthday")
Andie MacDowell
Lisa (segment "Reaching Normal")
Scott Lowell
Charlie (wraparound segments)
Ken Hudson Campbell
Security Guard (segment "Happy Birthday")