Edge of Eternity (1959)
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- Approved
- 1h 20min
- Crime, Drama
- 02 Nov 1959 (USA)
- Movie
In the 1950s, Arizona Deputy Sheriff Les Martin is pressured by his community to solve a string of mysterious murders around a mining ghost town in the Grand Canyon.
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Cast verified as complete
| Cornel Wilde | ... |
Les Martin
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| Victoria Shaw | ... |
Janice Kendon
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| Mickey Shaughnessy | ... |
Scotty O'Brien
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| Edgar Buchanan | ... |
Sheriff Edwards
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Rian Garrick | ... |
Bob Kendon
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| Jack Elam | ... |
Bill Ward
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Alexander Lockwood | ... |
Jim Kendon
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| Dabbs Greer | ... |
Gas Station Attendant
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| Tom Fadden | ... |
Eli Jones
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| Wendell Holmes | ... |
Sam Houghton
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Bernhard 'Barney'Dehl | ... |
Police Officer (uncredited)
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John Alban | ... |
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
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| Leon Alton | ... |
Advisor (uncredited)
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John Ayres | ... |
Coroner (uncredited)
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Paul Bailey | ... |
Don - Boat Pilot (uncredited)
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| Chet Brandenburg | ... |
Inquest Spectator (uncredited)
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| George Cisar | ... |
Dealer (uncredited)
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| George DeNormand | ... |
Inquest Spectator (uncredited)
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Dan Dowling | ... |
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
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Ken DuMain | ... |
Inquest Spectator (uncredited)
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Kay Garrett | ... |
Inquest Spectator (uncredited)
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Robert Haines | ... |
Court Reporter (uncredited)
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Ted Jacques | ... |
Suds Reese (uncredited)
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Perk Lazelle | ... |
Advisor (uncredited)
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Esther Ying Lee | ... |
Waitress (uncredited)
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George Nardelli | ... |
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
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| Fred Rapport | ... |
Juror (uncredited)
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George Ross | ... |
Deputy Sheriff (uncredited)
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| John Roy | ... |
Whitmore (uncredited)
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| Paul Russell | ... |
Inquest Spectator (uncredited)
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Rube Schaffer | ... |
Bar Patron (uncredited)
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William Shaw | ... |
Deputy Radio Operator (uncredited)
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| Don Siegel | ... |
Man at Motel Pool (uncredited)
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Edna Smith | ... |
Juror (uncredited)
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Paul Stathes | ... |
Inquest Spectator (uncredited)
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| Hope Summers | ... |
Motel Attendant (uncredited)
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| Guy Way | ... |
Charlie Piper (uncredited)
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Buzz Westcott | ... |
Pilot (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Don Siegel | ... | (as Donald Siegel) |
Written by
| Marion Hargrove | ... | (screenplay) (as Knut Swenson) & |
| Richard Collins | ... | (screenplay) |
| Ben Markson | ... | (story) & |
| Marion Hargrove | ... | (story) (as Knut Swenson) |
Produced by
| Don Siegel | ... | associate producer (as Donald Siegel) |
| Kendrick Sweet | ... | producer |
Music by
| Daniele Amfitheatrof | ||
Cinematography by
| Burnett Guffey | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Jerome Thoms | ||
Editorial Department
| Henri Jaffa | ... | color consultant |
Art Direction by
| Robert Peterson | ||
Set Decoration by
| Frank Tuttle | ... | (as Frank A. Tuttle) |
Makeup Department
| Helen Hunt | ... | hair styles |
| Ben Lane | ... | makeup supervisor |
| A. Gogette | ... | hairdresser (uncredited) |
| Dave Grayson | ... | makeup artist (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Carter De Haven Jr. | ... | assistant director (as Carter DeHaven Jr.) |
| Pat Corleto | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| George Ballerino | ... | second prop man (uncredited) |
| Ray Hunt | ... | property master (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| George Cooper | ... | sound |
| John P. Livadary | ... | recording supervisor (as John Livadary) |
| Harold Lee | ... | recordist (uncredited) |
| William Randall | ... | mike man (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Floyd Cisney | ... | stunts |
| Lucille Cisney | ... | stunts |
| Chuck Couch | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Rosemary Johnston | ... | stunt double: Victoria Shaw (uncredited) |
| John Roy | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Guy Way | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Jack Botthof | ... | assistant camera (uncredited) |
| Wilfrid M. Cline | ... | photographer: second unit (uncredited) |
| Floyd McCarty | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
| Andrew J. McIntyre | ... | camera operator (uncredited) |
| Walter Meins | ... | head grip (uncredited) |
| Emil Osterman | ... | helicopter camera operator: second unit (uncredited) |
| Charles Stapleton | ... | best boy (uncredited) |
| Seldon White | ... | gaffer (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Izzy Berne | ... | costumer: men (uncredited) |
| Edna Taylor | ... | costumer: ladies (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Daniele Amfitheatrof | ... | conductor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Charlsie Bryant | ... | script supervisor (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Scott Hale | ... | dialogue director (uncredited) |
| Bill Hartz | ... | helicopter pilot (uncredited) |
| Paul Stathes | ... | stand-in: Cornel Wilde (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures (presents)
- Thunderbird Productions
Distributors
- Columbia Pictures (1959) (United States) (theatrical)
- Columbia Pictures Corporation (1959) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Columbia Film (1960) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Columbia Film-Verleih (1960) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Columbia Films S. A. (1960) (Mexico) (theatrical)
- Kamera (1960) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Warner Home Video (2011) (United States) (DVD) (dvdr)
- Twilight Time (2017) (World-wide) (Blu-ray)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Skymasters International (flying sequences by)
- United States Guano (we wish to thank: for their cooperation)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Helped by socialite Janice Kendon, Arizona Deputy Sheriff Les Martin works to solve three brutal murders in and around the Grand Canyon. His efforts lead to the killer fleeing with Janice as a hostage, and a chase by car and helicopter leading to a climax on a miner's bucket on cables a mile above the canyon floor.
Written by Les Adams |
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| Taglines | SUSPENSE Chokes the Scream in Your Throat! See more » |
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| Parents Guide | Add content advisory for parents » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $700,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Cornel Wilde was recovering from surgery for a detached retina during filming, and sometimes had difficulty seeing, although he insisted on doing all of his own stunts. See more » |
| Goofs | Possible spoiler. Near the end, when Les reaches the plane with his car after being shot at, as he exits his car, the reflection of two crew members can be seen on the car window. See more » |
| Crazy Credits | The end credits state: "We wish to thank the United States Guano Corporation, a subsidiary of New Pacific Coal & Oil Limited for their cooperation". See more » |