The Razor's Edge

The Razor's Edge

1984 · 129 min · EN · PG-13 · 6.4 (89 votes)
Dir. John Byrum · Starring Bill Murray, Theresa Russell, Catherine Hicks, Denholm Elliott, James Keach, Peter Vaughan · Music Jack Nitzsche

“The story of one man's search for himself.”

DramaRomance

An American WWI veteran undertakes a spiritual quest that takes him from Paris to Nepal to the Himalayas and back to his hometown. Upon his return, he discovers he is not the only one who has changed.

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A contemplative journey of self-discovery. It feels like a quiet, introspective search for meaning, punctuated by moments of profound realization and lingering melancholy. The film invites deep thought and personal reflection.

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