The Cast of The Edge of Love

The Edge of Love is a very popular British movie which deals with relationships during the World War II. the movie focuses mainly on the unforgettably first love, friendship, extra marital affairs, genuine marriage love and World War situations. it is a drama, which deals with many serious aspects of life like love and war.

the movie The Edge of Love stars Keira Knightley, Matthew Rhys, Sienna Miller and Cillian Murphy. the story is somewhat based upon the famous poet Dylan Thomas. directed by John Maybury, the movie was officially selected for Edinburgh International Film Festival. written by Sharman Macdonald, mother of Keira Knightley, the film has acclaimed international fame.

The cast of The Edge of Love:

1. Keira Knightley plays Vera Phillips. (Vera philips is a free spirited women whose first love was Dlyan Thomas, later she marries British soldier William Killick.)

Keira Knightley is a very popular American actress. she is well known for her performance in Pride and Prejudice, Pirates of the Caribbean, Silk, Never let me go and many more. she also got a nomination at the Academy Awards for her role in Pride and Prejudice. she is the daughter of the popular Scottish play writer, screen writer Sharman Macdonald.

2. Matthew Rhys plays the role of the famous poet Dylan Thomas. (Dylan Thomas and Vera Phillips were lovers, but eventually they didn't get married. later they started having a casual extra marital affair.)

He is an American actor, well known for his role in the movie Brothers & Sisters as Kevin Walker. he is now currently starring in The American as Phillips Jennings. he started his career as an actor with the film Whatever Happened to Harold Smith?

3. Sienna Miller plays Dylan Thomas's wife in the movie (The Edge of Love. Caitlin Macnamara, wife of the poet Dylan Thomas, is a very independent and lovely women. she initially disliked Vera later they became very good friends.)

Sienna Miller is both an English and American actor. she started her career as a model and is also interested in fashion designing. Miller is well known for her performance in films like Factory Girl, Layer Cake, Alfie and G.I.Joe: The Rise of Cobra. she has also desings fashion capsule for the world famous brand Pepe Jeans. she was nominated for her role in the movie The Girl. she won the BIFA Award best supporting actress for the movie The Edge of Love.

4. Cillian Murphy plays William Killick. William Killick is a British soldier, who falls madly in love with the beautiful Vera Phillips. after courtship, they get married.

Cillian Murphy is a very well known Irish Actor. he is a versatile actor and has impressed many with his talents. he began his career being a rock musician. he is mainly known for his roles for the movies like Batman Begins, Inception and Cold Mountain. his role as The Scarecrow in Batman Begins was really appreciated. his crystal blue eyes are his trade mark! he is also noted for his ability to perform chameleonic roles.