Bill murrays lines in this final scene are far more nihilistic than anything found in the original razors edge by somerset maugham. The razors edge 1984 stream and watch online moviefone. This movie is rich with content and is an easy watch at the same time. The razors edge bill murray catherine hicks 1984 movie. Written by john byrum and bill murray, based upon the novel of. Released 1984, the razors edge stars bill murray, theresa russell, denholm elliott, catherine hicks the pg movie has a runtime of about 2 hr 8 min, and received a score of out of 100 on. An adventuresome young man goes off to find himself and loses his socialite fiancee in the process. Some of the scenes are very good, especially the uncles deathbed farewell and murrays first attempts to sober up russell. The razors edge is bill murrays first serious movie. This is bill murrays finest role, his second would be groundhog day if that tells you anything about my taste in film and philosophy. Oct 19, 1984 let s talk, says bill murray as the idealistic young hero of w.
The razors edge 1984 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. Bill murrays bathrobe from the movie the razors edge. Somerset maugham of a world war i veteran disillusioned by jazzage values. The razor s edge is a 1984 romantic drama film about an american pilot traumatized by his experiences in world war i, who sets off in search of some transcendent meaning in his life.
Together, the two films tell the razors edge in a virtual 3d. The razors edge is a 1984 romantic drama film about an american pilot traumatized by his experiences in world war i, who sets off in search of some transcendent meaning in his life directed by john byrum. In this bill murraydriven remake of the 1946 tyrone power film, murray plays the lead, larry darrel, a world war i survivor who takes off on a foreign trek to. An american wwi vet bill murray undertakes a spiritual quest that takes him from the himalayas and back to his hometown.
He later agreed with columbia pictures to star in ghostbusters in a role originally written for john belushi to get financing for the razors edge. If you know where i can get this bathrobe, a similar bathrobe, or material to make my own please let me know. I know it was kind of murray s passion project he co wrote it when he was at the peak of his powers following ghostbusters. Rent the razor s edge 1984 starring bill murray and theresa russell on dvd and bluray. Written by john byrum and bill murray, based upon the novel of the same name by. Particular focus is given to the location shooting in srinagar and ladakh, india in the summerautumn of 1983. Sep 21, 2015 successful ghostbusters, and also a film that murray both cowrote and starred in. Despite its apparently uncommercial storyline, it was a pet project of fox honcho darryl f. I didnt feel that the heros attention had been quite focused during his quest for the meaning of life. Somerset maughams book of the same name and the original production in film was worthwhile, but theres no doubt that this film doesnt just do justice to the book, but may actually improve on it. Thanks to john and karin byrum for his ongoing help with this site. The somerset maugham novel should be read by everybody at a certain age say, early twenties, and this 1946 movie adaptation of the razors edge stays faithful to the books questing spirit. Murray began work on a film adaptation of the novel the razors edge. At times its terribly boring basically the first 20 minutes and then all the parts with the uppity elites from chicago and at times its actually pretty spectacular, especially the tibet and the.
I suspect there was a great film to be made from the novel. Murray now ranked among the world s most popular actors, and he next fulfilled a longstanding dream by starring in and cowriting an adaptation of the w. Until this one he was best remembered as a goofball in movies like caddyshack and stripes, or a comedian in ghostbusters. That is, was he either too deadpan or too over the top. Lets talk, says bill murray as the idealistic young hero of w. And that, im afraid, is the fault of bill murray, who plays the hero as if fate is a comedian and he is the straight man. He breaks off his engagement to isabel catherine hicks. Id already seen the tyrone power version of this book, and bill murray s version tells essentially the same story, but with a different pointofview, and selecting different scenes to include. His ability to play this profound part and easily cause his audience believe his depth. I feel that this is bill murray s finest work, and it s serious. The razor s edge 1984 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Rolling stone magazine, 16th august 1984 rolling stones interview with bill murray gives the most detailed insight into the making of the razors edge.
And when i watch both this version and the bill murray remake from 1984, i cant help but think that the filmmakers would have loved another shot at the material. The handsomely mounted 1984 remake of razors edge managed to be both stubbornly oldfashioned yet ahead of its time, in that audiences werent ready for bill murray in a serious dramatic role and because murray hadnt yet matured into a convincing dramatic actor. Written by john byrum and bill murray, based upon the novel of the same name by w. The razors edge was probably not the best choice for a movie at all. The film, which murray cowrote, was his first starring role in a dramatic film. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the razors edge 1984 near you. Somerset maugham s razor s edge as he prepares to tell his fiancee that he wants to postpone the wedding and is not yet. Together, the two films tell the razor s edge in a virtual 3d. Bill murray s lines in this final scene are far more nihilistic than anything found in the original razor s edge by somerset maugham. Add in the story, and the occasional engaging character, and you have a worthy addition to your movie library. The razors edge tanked miserably on its release in october of 1984. And when i watch both this version and the bill murray remake from 1984, i cant help but think that the filmmakers would have loved another shot.
Bill murray interview the razors edge letterman youtube. He later agreed with columbia pictures to star in ghostbustersin a role originally written for john belushito get financing for the razors edge. Murray now ranked among the worlds most popular actors, and he next fulfilled a longstanding dream by starring in and cowriting an adaptation of the w. Bill talks about the language barriers, cultural misunderstandings and the generous hospitality of. The film was a critical and commercial failure on its release in 1984. Bill murray in the razors edge 1984 bill murray and brian doylemurray in the. Its a good way to experience this thoughtprovoking story. Actor bill murray a list of 49 titles created 17 feb 2011 best travel movies. John byrum directed the film, which was cowritten by murray and byrum. The razor s edge bill murray version 1984 posted by madmaxvol on 22120 at 8.
It tells the story of larry darrell, an american pilot traumatized by his experiences in world war i, who sets off in search of some transcendent meaning in his life. Somerset maughans classic novel about a world war 1 veteran played by bill murray who travels the world from tibet to paris in an attempt to find some meaning in his life. For murray the callowness of youth eventually gave way to something infinitely richer and more soulful. Jan 10, 2014 bill murray stars in this adaptation of the classic novel by w. With tyrone power, gene tierney, john payne, anne baxter. This website is for anyone who enjoyed the film, regardless.
He talks to a fellow coal miner about reading books, asked if he has ever read the upanishads, he says no, the other miner says you cant learn it out of a book. Sep 01, 2018 the razors edge was probably not the best choice for a movie at all. The razors edge is a 1984 romantic drama film about an american pilot. The film would be remade in 1984, with bill murray in the tyrone power role. The razors edge bill murray version 1984 posted by jack ruby on 22020 at 10. Once you select rent youll have 14 days to start watching the movie and 48 hours to finish it. Reviews i find the razors edge to have many relevant philosophical topics, especially in the genre of existentialism. The razors edge 1946 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. Rent the razors edge 1984 starring bill murray and theresa russell on dvd and bluray. He learned that he had nothing and wanted everything. With bill murray, theresa russell, denholm elliott, catherine hicks.
The rolling stone interview the actorcomedian talks about his experience shooting the razors edge in india just before filming ghostbusters. The effects of world war i have not yet touched lovers bill murray and catherin hicks in columbia pictures the razors edge the story of one mans person search for truth and wisdom. A touching score and excellent sets also contribute to the superiority of the film. I feel that this is bill murrays finest work, and its serious. Bill murray talks to david letterman about the razors edge. The mystery of darrells transformation works well in print, in maughams masterful prose, but it doesnt translate well to the screen and leaves the viewer feeling dissatisfied. Id already seen the tyrone power version of this book, and bill murrays version tells essentially the same story, but with a different pointofview, and selecting different scenes to include. Audiences hoping to see the wisecracking clown of ghostbusters made after the razors edge but released four months prior simply had no interest in seeing murray read vedantic philosophy on a himalayan mountaintop. Theresa russell, catherine hicks, denholm elliott, brian doyle murray and james keach also star in the film.
Jun 09, 2012 bill murray talks to david letterman about the razor s edge. Bill murray stars in this adaptation of the classic novel by w. Somerset maugham, who appears onscreen in the form of herbert marshall. Rent the razors edge 1984 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. His ability to play this profound part and easily cause his audience believe his depth gives insight to his reallife personality beyond comedy. Rent the razors edge 1984 on dvd and bluray netflix. The razor s edge is a drama film starring bill murray.
Zanuck, who saw the spiritual journey of larry darrell tyrone. The razors edge is a drama film starring bill murray. May 17, 2015 im looking for the bathrobe that was in the movie the razors edge 1984, with bill murray. I told them im going to do the razors edge or there will be no more biggie goes to college movies, murray quipped in an interview with us. Follow the movie on facebook plot summary somerset maughams larry darrell bill murray goes from world war i to a coal mine to the himalayas seeking inner peace. The razors edge 1984 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Everyone shines in this movie, but bill murray is the surprize. But when he returns 10 years later, she will stop at nothing to. It s a good way to experience this thoughtprovoking story. Edge was made a full nine years before his best dramatic role as phil in the superb 1993 film, groundhog day. The razors edge is rated pg special parental guidance for those younger than.
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