The Razor's Edge Film Site | Bill Murray and John Byrum

Welcome to The Razor's Edge Film Site

The Razor's Edge was adapted for cinema by Bill Murray and John Byrum from the novel by W. Somerset Maugham. The film was a critical and commercial failure on its release in 1984. This website is for anyone who enjoyed the film, regardless.

Thanks to John Byrum for his ongoing help with this site.

	05-May-12 - John Byrum presents The Razor's Edge in New York The Razor's Edge Film Site received a flattering mention by the film's director, John Byrum when he presented the film at the Rubin Museum of Art in New York. The film was screened as part of their 'Cabaret Cinema series.

	25-May-12 - New photo added to the gallery Catherine Hicks as Isabel Bradley. This photo was used by Tom Jung for the film poster art work. View: Photo Gallery

	07-Jan-12 - John Byrum on the "Improv style" A new introduction from John Byrum has been added to 'Lost Secenes' "There's a lot of stuff on film that was changed on the spot from the script. Bill's whole background up to that point was the same as of a lot of that pack that began their careers at Second City, the improv nightclub in Chicago."

	7 Jan-12 Lost Scenes - Sophie's revenge! A few scenes that did not make the final edit that involve Larry and Sophie as they reunite on his return from India. They revisit some of the playfulness from the Lake Forest party and show two rekindling their love for each other.

	04-Mar-12 Fan mail "I still love the screenplay crafted by Byrum and Murray and I think there is potential for another and even better remake." Read comment in full

Earlier updates: 19-June-11 - John Byrum on the Templeton House 08-Jan-11 The Razor's Edge finally gets a mention! 10-Sep-09 'Bill Murray Life Lessons' 21-Feb-09 Picture Exclusive - 'John and Bill take a mudbath'

Film facts

The Razor's Edge is Bill Murray's only screenwriting credit to date
Larry's farewell speech to commanding officer, Piedmont was written by Bill as a farewell to John Belushi. Bill even used the line "He will not be missed" at John's wake.
Columbia Pictures could only have the rights to Ghostbusters if they also agreed to fund The Razor's Edge.
The film was criticised for not taking the search for truth seriously. Novelist, Somerset Maugham wrote a script (which the studios rejected) and stressed "this is a comedy and should be played rapidly"
After The Razor's Edge, Bill took a four year break from the industry which included studying philosophy at the Sorbonne.
In the remake , Larry Darrell serves as an Ambulance Driver in World War 1 just as writer, Somerset Maugham had with the Literary Ambulance Drivers. (In the novel and 1946 film version, Larry is a fighter pilot)