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What is the story behind Man On A Ledge?

By Robert Guerrero

What is the story behind Man On A Ledge?

Ex-cop, Nick Cassidy, was accused of stealing a precious diamond two years ago. Now that he has escaped from confinement, he finally has the chance to prove that he is innocent. To accomplish this, he stalls for time as he stands on a New York city building ledge, convincing everyone that he is about to commit suicide.

Is Man On A Ledge worth watching?

A plain and tired heist movie with an interesting setup that is basically wasted with a lame script and uninspired performances throughout the entire piece. Beyond entertaining, Man On A Ledge will have you walking the ledge of suspense, thrills, fun and yes, laughter.

Is Nick Cassidy innocent?

Unknown to the police, Nick is merely distracting them while his brother, Joey (Jamie Bell), and Joey’s girlfriend, Angie (Genesis Rodriguez), break into Englander’s vault across the street, using the cover of Nick’s theatrics to detonate explosives on the roof to gain entry, in order to steal the diamond and …

How did Man On A Ledge end?

At the conclusion of the movie, Joey and Angie failed to reveal the Diamond and David is walking with it towards his car. At that spot, when nothing can be done, Nick jumps from the building and lands on a safe airbag. He runs towards David and gets the Diamond out from his pocket. The secret reveals at last.

What year was man on a ledge made?

January 27, 2012 (USA)
Man on a Ledge/Release date

Is Man on a ledge a remake?

While Man on a Ledge is not a straight-up remake of the 1951 film Fourteen Hours, is has the similar jumper theme. One noted connection is that the primary action takes place at the same hotel, The Roosevelt, but on different floors.

Why is Man on a Ledge Rated PG 13?

Man On A Ledge is rated PG-13 by the MPAA for violence and brief strong language.

When was man on a ledge filmed?

Sam Worthington waves to fans as he films ‘Man On A Ledge’ from the top floor window ledge of the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City, where the movie was shot in the fall of 2010.

What Is Man on a Ledge rated?

PG-13
Man on a Ledge/MPAA rating