End Play

1976 1h 54m EN

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6.4

MID

★6.4TMDB · 5

Thriller

Synopsis

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And just when you believe there is nothing more to fear, you will begin to experience the ultimate terror of the END PLAY.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

George Mallaby
Robert Gifford
John Waters
Mark Gifford
Ken Goodlet
Supt. Cheadle
Delvene Delaney
Janine Talbort
Charles Tingwell
Dr. Fairburn
Belinda Giblin
Margaret Gifford
Robert Hewett
Sgt. Robinson
Kevin Miles
Charlie Bricknall

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Tim Burstall
Writers: Tim Burstall
Languages: English
Countries: Australia

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ERA

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50 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Tim Burstall, shot by Robin Copping. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Peter Best. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor David Bilcock shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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George Mallaby and John Waters and Ken Goodlet carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0072938 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 5 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Tim Burstall directs. Robin Copping behind the camera. Peter Best scores. David Bilcock cuts. Produced in Australia. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

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150 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Directed by Tim Burstall, shot by Robin Copping. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Peter Best. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor David Bilcock shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5George Mallaby and John Waters and Ken Goodlet carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0072938 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 5 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.