15 certificateThe Edge of Love is a Film programme that first aired in 2008 and has been classified a 15 certificate.

The Edge of Love is a 3 star programme

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The Edge of Love (2008)

Directed by
John Maybury

In a captivating biopic set in the Second World War, Welsh poet Dylan Thomas (Matthew Rhys) finds himself caught in a love triangle as he falls for old flame Vera Phillips (Keira Knightley, pictured, left) despite being married to energetic, effervescent Caitlin Thomas (Sienna Miller, pictured, right).

The two women form a strong friendship despite being love rivals. Vera marries dashing and devoted Captain William Killick (Cillian Murphy) who is deployed abroad and returns a changed man. Killick becomes increasingly jealous and bitter as scandalous gossip concerning the relationship between his wife and Thomas surfaces. Overwhelming jealousy and post-traumatic stress disorder trigger Killick to commit a catastrophic crime of passion.

Director John Maybury offers an engaging insight into lust and love in the bohemian postwar years, with passionate performances from Knightley and Miller.

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Genre: Film

Running Time: 107 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 2008

Rating:
3/5 Stars

Classification: 15 Certificate

Production Country: UK

Filmed in Colour

Cast

Image for Matthew RhysMatthew Rhys...Dylan Thomas
Image for Keira KnightleyKeira Knightley...Vera Phillips
Image for Sienna MillerSienna Miller...Caitlin MacNamara
Image for Cillian MurphyCillian Murphy...William Killick
Simon Armstrong...Wilfred Hosgood
Image for Ben BattBen Batt...Sgt.
Geoffrey Beevers...Registrar
Rachel Bell...Midwife
Paul Brooke...Mr. Justice Singleton
Huw Ceredig...John Patrick
Richard Clifford...Alistair Graham
Richard Dillane...Lt Col David Talbot Rice
Joel Dommett...Train Soldier
Rachel Essex...Mel
Craig Gallivan...Sailor Beating Dylan
Callum Godfrey...Boy on Train
Karl Johnson...Dai Fred
Simon Kassianides...Partisan
Anne Lambton...Anita Shenkin
Raymond Llewellyn...Dewi Ianthe