Nick Cassidy's primary goal isn't death, but . Framed for the theft of a $40 million diamond by ruthless tycoon David Englander (Ed Harris), Nick uses his precarious position to demand a specific police negotiator, Lydia Mercer (Elizabeth Banks), to buy time for his team. As the crowd below grows, the film shifts between the tense negotiations on the ledge and the "Ocean's Eleven"-style heist happening simultaneously. Cast and Creative Team
The film features an ensemble cast of established character actors and rising stars: Man on a LedgeHD
is a 2012 American action-crime thriller that combines high-stakes suspense with an elaborate heist narrative. Directed by Asger Leth in his feature film debut, the story follows Nick Cassidy (Sam Worthington), a disgraced ex-cop and escaped convict who checks into Manhattan's Roosevelt Hotel and steps out onto a 21st-floor ledge. While the world watches what appears to be a suicide attempt, the act is actually a elaborate diversion to mask a massive diamond heist occurring in the building next door, orchestrated by Nick's brother, Joey (Jamie Bell), and Joey's girlfriend, Angie (Genesis Rodriguez). Core Narrative & High-Stakes Premise Nick Cassidy's primary goal isn't death, but