Edge of Darkness is a film adaptation of the television series of the BBC, 1985, Edge of Darkness.

The film stars Mel Gibson and Ray Winstone, and is directed by Martin Campbell and produced by Michael Wearing, who also directed and produced the series, respectively.

Edge of Darkness follows a detective (Mel Gibson) who investigates the murder of his activist daughter (Bojana Novakovic), the discovery of political conspiracies and cover-ups in the process.

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Directed by Martin Campbell

Produced by
Graham King
Tim Headington
Michael Wearing

Written by
William Monahan
Andrew Bovell
Troy Kennedy Martin (Series)

Cast
* Mel Gibson plays Thomas Craven, a homicide detective for the Boston Police Department. Gibson is a fan of the television series, and the film marks his first starring role since 2002’s We Were Soldiers and Signs. Gibson attended a gun club with two policemen to improve his marksmanship for the film.
* Ray Winstone as Matt Jedburgh, a CIA officer sent to cover up the murder. Robert De Niro had been cast in the role, but he walked out just after he arrived to begin shooting, due to creative differences.
* Danny Huston as Bennett, a shady businessman.
* Bojana Novakovic plays Emma Craven, Thomas’ murdered daughter.
* Shawn Roberts plays Terry Shields, her boyfriend.
* Gbenga Akinnagbe plays a detective in Thomas’ squad.

Music by Howard Shore
Cinematography Phil Meheux
Editing by Stuart Baird

Studio
GK Films
BBC Films
Icon Productions

Distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures

Release date(s)
January 28, 2010 (United Kingdom)
January 29, 2010 (United States)

Country
United Kingdom
United States

Language English
Budget $60 million

Official website: www.edge-of-darkness.com