The Edge

Charles...

...isn't this great?

Yeah.

Good afternoon.

Hi.

What wouldn't I do to get my hands on her.

Get your hands on who?

"The Challenger." $20-million airplane.

What'd you think I was talking about?

- Come on, Charles. - Charles, you coming?

Mr. Morse, your assistant asked me to give you this.

Charles Morse?

The billionaire? My God, is that who you are?

Yeah.

I've taken the liberty, sir...

...of talking to the pilot of the amphibian.

I've checked the engine log. Plane seems to be in good shape.

I would not advise you to fly under any low ceiling, bird strike, or ice.

- What's bird strike? - Flocks of birds. Hit, we're dead.

Yes, especially this time of year.

Any questions, I'll fly you in and out myself.

- We'll be fine. - I told you you'd have a good time.

- When will you require a plane back? - Bob?

They want the film in New York, 36 hours. I'd say 8 tomorrow night.

8:00 tomorrow night.

- Yes, sir. - Thank you.

Can't handle northern weather?

I'll be all right.

Is that a new watch?

Yeah. Dual time zone. Tells the time in two places.

What for?

If I'm in L.A. and want the time in New York, I don't have to add 3.

You built this place by yourself.

Yes, ma'am. Been building it all my life.

Okay, right this way, folks.

You don't have to worry about keys, because we got no locks.

Kitchen is always open. You can fix whatever you like.

The bedrooms and outhouses are upstairs.

We want you to relax, kick off your shoes...

...and just get down-home comfortable.

Hey, Stephen.

This is what I'm talking about.

See? That's what I want for tomorrow.

An unsentimental photograph.

To get a truly unselfconscious photograph...

...you have to go back to the 19th century.

How old is that?

Took it last fall.

That's Jack Hawk. A friend of mine.

You took the photo?

I took the photo. He took the bear.

I'd be hunting with him now, you weren't here...

...and I had my rifle sighted in.

You interested in books?

Yeah. Why can't you?

What?

Why can't you get your rifle sighted in?

I need to rig up a bench rest.

An ironing board makes a good bench rest.

No disrespect...

...I'm surprised you know what a bench rest is.

Charles knows what everything is. Got a question, ask him.

Take a mighty accomplished man to claim that.

I don't claim anything.

Ask him. See if I'm wrong.

Bet you can't stump him.

Bet you I can.

I'll tell you what...

...I will give you $5...

...you can tell me what's on the other side of this blade.

It's a rabbit smoking a pipe.

A rabbit smoking a pipe.

Why in the world would that be, Charles?

It's a symbol of the Cree Indians. On one side, there's a panther...

...on the other, his prey, the rabbit.

He sits...

...unafraid.

He smokes his pipe.

It's a traditional motif.

Why is he unafraid?

Because he's smarter than the panther.

Sir...

...you impress me.

Thank you.

Amazing accomplishment.

No, it's not an accomplishment.

- It's a freak. - Is that so?

Yeah.

I seem to retain all these facts...

...but putting them to any useful purpose is another matter.

Hey, listen up, folks.

We got a problem with bears around here.

Now, never leave food uncovered, even in the lodge.

Never!

You see a bear near you...

...stand still.

Let him know that you know that he sees you.

Then back up...

...real slow.

Anybody's in trouble...

...get my attention.

I'll be on it like a duck on a June bug.

Now make yourselves comfortable.

On that note, I'm going to bed.

Shut up.

Lord, I'm bushed.

New book?

It's about surviving in the wilderness.

You're always reading something.

My secretary gave it to me. Do you know why?

Do you know why she gave me the book?

That guy gave me the creeps, with all that...

...talk about the bear.

Why she gave you the book?

You're the salt of the earth.

Is that so?

You're a most excellent man.

That's why I married you.

You're the only woman I've ever wanted.

Then see what a lucky guy you are?

Yes, I do.

This is a special day for me. You know that?

I know it is.

I'm really glad you came away with us.

You got to get away more often.

Can you go and get me a sandwich?

Of course.

Did I ever tell you you're an angel?

No.

Everything but the wings.

The sandwich.

Surprise!

Oh, my God. Charles, are you all right?

Charles, are you all right?

Jesus! I'm sorry!

I'm so sorry.

Are you all right?

I'm fine.

Are you sure?

- Happy Birthday. - So you didn't forget.

I could never forget you.

I could never forget.

Champagne for Charles.

Blow out the candle, Charles.

May I have your attention, please?

Can I get serious for a moment? Charles...

...thank you for your...

...good nature...

...your intelligence...

...your generosity...

Forgive us for this charade.

And, in short, happy birthday.

- Happy birthday. - Thank you.

To a good companion and a good sport.

And a very brave man.

Hear, hear.

Here.

Thank you.

Mickey, that's beautiful!

There's an engraving inside.

What's it say?

It says, " To my beloved husband...

...on his birthday...

...from the luckiest woman in the world."

This is a superb present. Thanks.

May you wear it in good health.

Here you go.

Here you go, birthday boy.

Thank you.

What is it?

- Look at that! Nice, I like that. - It's beautiful.

You got to give the donor a coin.

Old superstition.

Yes. Thank you. Here.

Give him a coin?

If someone gives you a knife you should give him a coin in return...

...or it cuts the friendship.

Thank you, Bob.

Getting late. Work day tomorrow.

- Let's pack it in. - Yeah, to bed!

Happy birthday.

Happy birthday.

Thanks. Thank you.

Good night.

- Happy birthday, Charles. - Sleep well.

- Happy birthday to you. - Thank you.

Nice looking lady.

Your wife?

Yes.

Why do you ask?

Just like to know who everybody is.

Hold on, it's flaring.

Got it!

And, let's go.

Really beautiful. Great!

That's great!

- Could you lift that up? - My God.

Give me the 180.

Excuse me.

Okay, great. One more, let's go.