The Edge of Love (2008)

The only thing more dangerous than war... is love.

The Edge of Love (2008) poster

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
Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Runtime: 110 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Angelo Badalamenti
Cinematography: Jonathan Freeman
Editing: Emma E. Hickox
Production: BBC Film, Capitol Films, Prescience Film Fund, Hindsight Media, Rainy Day Films, Wales Creative IP Fund, Sarah Radclyffe Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: Cymraeg, English
Original Language: en

Themes

Historical Figures and Biographies, Inspiring True Stories, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics

Keywords

poet, biography

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
Who stars in The Edge of Love?
The Edge of Love stars Keira Knightley, Sienna Miller, Matthew Rhys, Cillian Murphy, Lisa Stansfield, Richard Dillane.
How long is The Edge of Love?
The Edge of Love has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
What genre is The Edge of Love?
The Edge of Love is a Drama, History, Romance film.
Where was The Edge of Love produced?
The Edge of Love was produced in United Kingdom.
What are the themes of The Edge of Love?
The themes of The Edge of Love include: Historical Figures and Biographies, Inspiring True Stories, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics.