On the Edge (2002)
He was a shooting star headed for the big time, until he took the fall. Nobody escapes the streets.
Dakota Smith is an ex-cop and former private eye with a proclivity for community service. When a young basketball player entangles himself with drug dealers, he turns to Dak for help. Eventually goons are sent to kill the hoopster, but they hit the family of Rex Stevens by mistake. Frustrated by the incompetent and crooked police, the trio of Smith, Stevens, and their friend Frank Harris then battle the drug dealers for control of the streets. Also the heroes must tangle with Felix, a stealthy and ruthless hitman.
Director: Fred Williamson
Genre: Action
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date: October 1, 2002
Cast
- Ice-T - Slim Jim
- Fred Williamson - Dakota Smith
- Gary Busey - Felix
- Bernie Casey - Rex Stevens
- Jim Brown - Chad Grant
- Ron O'Neal - Frank Harris
- Gloria Allred - Councilwoman Gloria Johnson
- Dawn Stern - Suzi Burris
- Anthony Johnson - Hank Conrad
- Derrick Franklin - Willie Jo Harris
Screenplay
Music: Johnny Ross
Cinematography: John Dirlam
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
crime fighter
More Films by Director: Fred Williamson
More Films in Genre: Action
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is On the Edge about?
- Dakota Smith is an ex-cop and former private eye with a proclivity for community service. When a young basketball player entangles himself with drug dealers, he turns to Dak for help. Eventually goons are sent to kill the hoopster, but they hit the family of Rex Stevens by mistake. Frustrated by the incompetent and crooked police, the trio of Smith, Stevens, and their friend Frank Harris then battle the drug dealers for control of the streets. Also the heroes must tangle with Felix, a stealthy and ruthless hitman.
- Who directed On the Edge?
- On the Edge was directed by Fred Williamson.
- Who stars in On the Edge?
- On the Edge stars Ice-T, Fred Williamson, Gary Busey, Bernie Casey, Jim Brown, Ron O'Neal.
- How long is On the Edge?
- On the Edge has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is On the Edge?
- On the Edge is a Action film.