The Cutting Edge
PG 1992 • Runtime: 96 Minutes • Drama, Romanic Comedy, Sports
Talented and strong-willed figure skater Kate Moseley is denied an Olympic gold medal due to a fall. With partners quitting one after another, her coach, Anton, pairs her with Doug Dorsey, an arrogant former hockey player sidelined by injury. Despite a rocky start and clashing personalities, their partnership blossoms into both competitive success and genuine chemistry—blending romance with the high-stakes world of Olympic figure skating.
| Condition, tape | Good |
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| Condition, case | Poor |
| Director | Paul Michael Glaser |
| Cast | Moira Kelly, D. B. Sweeney, Roy Dotrice, Terry O’Quinn |
| Notes | The VHS release of The Cutting Edge was distributed by MCA/Universal Home Video in the early 1990s, shortly after the film's theatrical run. Packaged in the classic clamshell or cardboard slipcase style common at the time, it featured promotional artwork of the lead characters poised in a skating pose, highlighting the romantic and competitive themes. The VHS format made the film widely accessible, particularly among fans of romantic dramas and sports-themed stories. Its availability in video rental stores helped build a loyal following, and the movie became a popular choice for home viewing, contributing to its status as a cult classic in the figure skating and romance genres. |