The End of the Line
“Imagine a world without fish”
Synopsis
Examines the devastating effect that overfishing has had on the world's fish populations and argues that drastic action must be taken to reverse these trends. Examines the imminent extinction of bluefin tuna, brought on by increasing western demand for sushi; the impact on marine life resulting in huge overpopulation of jellyfish; and the profound implications of a future world with no fish that would bring certain mass starvation.
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Ted Danson
Narrator (voice)
Ben Bradshaw
Self - UK Fisheries Minister 2003-2007
Roberto Mielgo Bragazzi
Self - Former Tuna Farmer
Charles Clover
Self - Author, "The End of the Line"
John Crosbie
Self - Fisheries Minister, Canada (archive footage)
Haidar El Ali
Self - Diver, Senegal
Ray Hilborn
Self - University of Washington
Jeffrey Hutchings
Self - Dalhousie University, Canada
Mélanie Laurent
Narrator for France (voice)
Manolo Pacheco Luis
Self - Fisherman, Straits of Gibraltar
Patricia Majluf
Self - Cayetano Heredia University, Peru
John T. Maxwell
Self - American Television Chef (archive footage)
Adama Mbergaul
Self - Fisherman, Senegal
Hardy Mckinney
Self - Fisherman, South Andros, Bahamas
Masanori Miyahara
Self - Fisheries Agency of Japan
Matthew Moir
Self - North Pacific Seafoods, Alaska
Brian Mulroney
Self - Canadian Prime Minister 1984-1993 (archive footage)
Richie Nota
Self - Managing Partner, Nobu Restaurants
Release History & Theatrical Window
Thessaloniki Documentary Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 19, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 18, 2012
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rupert Murray
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Clover
- Original Score
- Srdjan Kurpjel, Marios Takoushis
- Original Title
- The End of the Line
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Wolof, English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Arcane Pictures, Calm Productions, Dartmouth Films, The Fish Film, Doc Society
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rupert Murray
Charles Clover
Srdjan Kurpjel, Marios Takoushis
Rupert Murray
Claire Ferguson
Claire Lewis, Ted Waitt, Alexis Zoullas, Chris Gorell Barnes, Jess Search
Department Leadership Roster
Rupert Murray
Director
Claire Lewis
Producer
Rupert Murray
Director of Photography
Srdjan Kurpjel
Original Music Composer
Marios Takoushis
Original Music Composer
Claire Ferguson
Editor
George Duffield
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Parental Guidance Suggested.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The End of the Line
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What is The End of the Line about?
Examines the devastating effect that overfishing has had on the world's fish populations and argues that drastic action must be taken to reverse these trends. Examines the imminent extinction of bluefin tuna, brought on by increasing western demand for sushi; the impact on marine life resulting in huge overpopulation of jellyfish; and the profound implications of a future world with no fish that would bring certain mass starvation.
Who directed The End of the Line?
The End of the Line was directed by Rupert Murray.
Who stars in The End of the Line?
The principal cast of The End of the Line includes Ted Danson, Ben Bradshaw, Roberto Mielgo Bragazzi, Charles Clover, John Crosbie.
When was The End of the Line released and how long is it?
The End of the Line was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The End of the Line?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The End of the Line was composed by Srdjan Kurpjel, Marios Takoushis.
Is The End of the Line based on a book or true story?
The End of the Line is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Charles Clover".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The End of the Line?
The End of the Line holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.).