Man on a Ledge (2012)

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102 min - Crime | Thriller - 27 January 2012 (USA)

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Ratings: 6.6/10 from 21,352 users Metascore: 40/100
Reviews: 71 user | 182 critic | 32 from Metacritic.com

As a police psychologist works to talk down an ex-con who is threatening to jump from a Manhattan hotel rooftop, the biggest diamond heist ever committed is in motion...

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
	Sam Worthington	...	Nick Cassidy
	Mandy Gonzalez	...	Manager
	Barbara Marineau	...	Screaming Woman
	J. Smith-Cameron	...	Psychiatrist
	Anthony Mackie	...	Mike Ackerman
	Patrick Collins	...	Father Leo
	Jamie Bell	...	Joey Cassidy
	Genesis Rodriguez	...	Angie
	Afton Williamson	...	Janice Ackerman
	Robert Clohessy	...	Prison Guard
	Joe Lisi	...	Desk Sergeant
	Candice McKoy	...	Cop - Bullhorn
	Edward Burns	...	Jack Dougherty
	Johnny Solo	...	Cop - Room (as John Solo)
	Titus Welliver	...	Dante Marcus

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Storyline

An ex-cop turned con threatens to jump to his death from a Manhattan hotel rooftop. The nearest New York Police officer immediately responds to a screaming woman and calls dispatch. More Officers arrive with SWAT and tactical command along with fire-fighters. The police then dispatches a female police psychologist personally requested to talk him down from the ledge. However, things aren't as straightforward and clearcut as they appear to be. Written by Anonymous

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You can only push an innocent man so far.

Genres:

Crime | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for violence and brief strong language See all certifications »

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Official Sites:

Summit Entertainment [United States] | Add/edit official sites »

Country:

USA

Language:

English | Spanish (some dialogue)

Release Date:

27 January 2012 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Al borde del abismo See more »

Filming Locations:

New York, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$42,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$8,001,932 (USA) (29 January 2012) (2998 Screens)

Gross:

$18,600,911 (USA) (26 February 2012)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Summit Entertainment, Di Bonaventura Pictures See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

102 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital | Datasat

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

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Trivia

Amy Adams was considered for the role of Lydia. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: The building used in the outside shots clearly was the Roosevelt Hotel, but the Roosevelt (and all outside shots of the building in the movie verify this) has only 18 floors, and the movie premise is a hotel of at least 24 floors. See more »

Quotes

Nick Cassidy: Today is the day when everything changes. One way or another.
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Connections

Referenced in "Conan: The Bourne Again Ultimatum (#2.38)" (2012) See more »

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