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6.3 / 10(65 votes)IMDbPG-1320051h 48m$12.1M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

End of the Spear

“Dare to Make Contact”

Synopsis

"End of the Spear" is the story of Mincayani, a Waodani tribesman from the jungles of Ecuador. When five young missionaries, among them Jim Elliot and Nate Saint, are speared to death by the Waodani in 1956, a series of events unfold to change the lives of not only the slain missionaries' families, but also Mincayani and his people.

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End of the Spear - Trailer

Type: Trailer • Published 2007-03-28

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

December 2, 2005

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBudget Recovered (1.21x ROI)

Production Budget

$10M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$12.1M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

1.21x

+$2.1M net gain

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $10MWorldwide: $12.1M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Jim Hanon
Screenplay & Story
Bill Ewing, Bart Gavigan, Jim Hanon
Original Score
Ronald Owen
Original Title
End of the Spear
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English, Spanish
Runtime
1h 48m
Production Budget
$10M
Worldwide Gross
$12.1M
Production Studios
Bearing Fruit Entertainment, Every Tribe Entertainment, Toy Gun Films

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Jim Hanon

Screenplay & Story

Bill Ewing, Bart Gavigan, Jim Hanon

Original Score & Music

Ronald Owen

Director of Photography

Robert Driskell

Film Editing

Miles Hanon

Producers

Bart Gavigan, Bill Ewing, Mart Green, Kevin McAfee, Eugene Mazzola

Department Leadership Roster

Bill Ewing

Bill Ewing

Writer

Jim Hanon

Director

Lauro David Chartrand-DelValle

Lauro David Chartrand-DelValle

Stunt Coordinator

Bart Gavigan

Producer

Bill Ewing

Bill Ewing

Producer

Mart Green

Producer

Bart Gavigan

Writer

Jim Hanon

Writer

Miles Hanon

Editor

Robert Driskell

Director of Photography

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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Primary: PG-13

PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

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United States (MPAA)PG-13

Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

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Frequently Asked Questions About End of the Spear

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is End of the Spear about?

"End of the Spear" is the story of Mincayani, a Waodani tribesman from the jungles of Ecuador. When five young missionaries, among them Jim Elliot and Nate Saint, are speared to death by the Waodani in 1956, a series of events unfold to change the lives of not only the slain missionaries' families, but also Mincayani and his people.

Who directed End of the Spear?

End of the Spear was directed by Jim Hanon.

Who stars in End of the Spear?

The principal cast of End of the Spear includes Louie Leonardo, Chad Allen, Jack Guzman, Chase Ellison, Sylvia Jefferies.

When was End of the Spear released and how long is it?

End of the Spear was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.

What was the box office and production budget of End of the Spear?

End of the Spear had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $12.1M at the worldwide box office (1.21 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).

Who composed the musical score for End of the Spear?

The original motion picture soundtrack for End of the Spear was composed by Ronald Owen.

What is the age rating and content advisory for End of the Spear?

End of the Spear holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).