# The Razor's Edge (1984)

> A disillusioned veteran leaves privilege behind for a transcontinental search for spiritual meaning, only to confront the people and values he once knew.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/14446

## Facts

- Runtime: 129 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Director: John Byrum
- Cast: Bill Murray, Theresa Russell, Catherine Hicks, Denholm Elliott, James Keach, Peter Vaughan, Brian Doyle-Murray, Stephen Davies
- TMDB rating: 6.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087980/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: slow
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: contemplative, witty, earnest, quiet evening, reflective weekend

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