Edison (film)

Edison also known as Edison Force in the United States, is a 2005 American thriller film written and directed by David J. Burke, and stars Morgan Freeman, LL Cool J, Justin Timberlake and Kevin Spacey.

While the film was in production, some people speculated it was based upon the title of the film and the limited story details with corrupt officers that the film was based upon the New Jersey township of Edison, since the townships recent as of that time controversy involving its police force.citation needed Writer and film director David J. Burke claimed that the name Edison was derived from its common association with the inventor and business leader Thomas Edison, which led to thoughts of electricity, power and industry.The film was originally supposed to see a US release in the spring of 2005 however, due to its universal panning from critics after its screening at the Toronto Film Festival, its release to cinemas in the US and most other countries was cancelled. Sony Pictures Home Entertainment released the film, originally titled Edison, as Edison Force, directtovideo on July 18, 2006. The film was released in theaters in Netherlands on March 12, 2006. ........

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