Movie spotlight
The Leading Edge
A bored Colorado ski patrolman comes to New Zealand for the winter season. In between skiing on various North and South Island fields and preparing for the "Ironman' endurance contest, he has a good time with the people he meets. Billy T. James features briefly as an entertainer cum 'fright-a-minute'- aviator. This is a hybrid genre, a semi-dramatized documentary with champion skiers playing themselves.
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Plot Summary
A young American woman travels to England to find out the truth about her father's death, only to uncover a dangerous conspiracy involving international espionage and a powerful secret organization. As she delves deeper, she finds herself in grave danger, relying on unlikely allies to survive.
Critical Reception
This made-for-television thriller received a mixed to positive reception, generally praised for its suspenseful plot and performances, although some critics found its narrative occasionally predictable. It was noted for its attempt to deliver a sophisticated espionage story within the constraints of a TV movie.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its engaging mystery and suspenseful pacing.
Gretchen Egolf's performance as the determined protagonist was a highlight.
Some found the plot twists to be somewhat conventional for the genre.
Google audience: Audience reviews for 'The Leading Edge' are scarce due to its nature as a TV movie from the 1980s. However, viewers who recall the film often mention its effective suspense and intriguing plotline for its time.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended as a pilot for a potential TV series that was ultimately not picked up.
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