The Razor’s Edge tells the story of Larry Darrell, an American pilot traumatized by his experiences in World War I, who sets off in search of some transcendent meaning in his life. The story begins through the eyes of Larry’s friends and acquaintances as they witness his personality change after the War. His rejection of conventional life and search for meaningful experience allows him to thrive while the more materialistic characters suffer reversals of fortune.
An American fighter pilot, Larry Darrell, returns from World War I sickened by the violence and fighting he has witnessed. In search of meaning, he travels to Paris, where he tries to live modestly. However, this leads Larry’s fiancée, the status-seeking Isabel Bradley, to break off the engagement. But Isabel returns to Larry’s life when he becomes romantically involved with Sophie, a troubled alcoholic recovering from tragedy.
Set beginning in 1919 in the Interwar era, but it is listed here because of the thematic significance to the First World War.
Based on the story by William Somerset Maugham.
Starring Tyrone Power, Albert Petit, Albert Pollet, Andre Charlot, Gene Tierney, Anne Baxter.
Not rated.