description Man on a Ledge Overview
Man on a Ledge is a 2012 action thriller set primarily in New York City, utilizing the Roosevelt Hotel for filming. Sam Worthington stars in the story involving a man who finds himself precariously positioned on a hotel ledge. The film earned approximately $47 million at the box office after an initial investment of $42 million.
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info Man on a Ledge Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 2012 |
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What is Sam Worthington's character actually doing on the ledge in Man on a Ledge?
He plays Nick Cassidy, an escaped former cop who threatens to jump from a hotel ledge as a very public distraction. In reality he is creating a diversion so his brother can carry out a heist that will prove Nick was framed for stealing a diamond from Ed Harris's character.
Where was Man on a Ledge filmed?
The production filmed in New York City, using the Roosevelt Hotel in Midtown Manhattan for the hotel exteriors and ledge scenes. The city itself is almost a co-star, since much of the film plays out on the street below the ledge.
Who else stars in Man on a Ledge besides Sam Worthington?
Elizabeth Banks plays the police negotiator trying to talk him down, Jamie Bell plays his brother, and Anthony Mackie appears as a former colleague. Ed Harris plays the powerful developer at the center of the frame-up.
Is Man on a Ledge based on a true story?
No, it is an original fictional thriller directed by Asger Leth and released in January 2012. It earned roughly $47 million worldwide, a modest result for a studio thriller.
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