The End
“Are there laughs before death?”
Synopsis
Wendell Lawson has only six months to live. Not wanting to endure his last few months of life waiting for the end, he decides to take matters into his own hands and enlists the help of a delusional mental patient to help him commit suicide.
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The End (1978) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-12-10
Top Cast
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Burt Reynolds
Wendell Sonny Lawson
Dom DeLuise
Marlon Borunki
Sally Field
Mary Ellen
Strother Martin
Dr. Waldo Kling
David Steinberg
Marty Lieberman
Joanne Woodward
Jessica Lawson
Norman Fell
Dr. Samuel Krugman
Myrna Loy
Maureen Lawson
Kristy McNichol
Julie Lawson
Pat O'Brien
Ben Lawson
Robby Benson
Father Dave Benson
Carl Reiner
Dr. James Maneet
Louise LeTourneau
Receptionist
Bill Ewing
Hearse Driver
Robert Rothwell
Limousine Driver
Patrick Moody
Old Man's Son
James Best
Pacemaker Patient
Harry Caesar
Hospital Orderly
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 10, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$45M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
15x
+$42M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Burt Reynolds
- Screenplay & Story
- Jerry Belson
- Original Score
- Paul Williams
- Original Title
- The End
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Budget
- $3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $45M
- Production Studios
- United Artists, Gordon-Reynolds Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Burt Reynolds
Jerry Belson
Paul Williams
Bobby Byrne
Donn Cambern
Hank Moonjean, Lawrence Gordon
Department Leadership Roster
Jerry Belson
Screenplay
Donn Cambern
Editor
Burt Reynolds
Director
Bobby Byrne
Director of Photography
Paul Williams
Original Music Composer
Lawrence Gordon
Producer
Norman Salling
Costume Design
Jan Scott
Production Design
Hal Needham
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The End
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The End about?
Wendell Lawson has only six months to live. Not wanting to endure his last few months of life waiting for the end, he decides to take matters into his own hands and enlists the help of a delusional mental patient to help him commit suicide.
Who directed The End?
The End was directed by Burt Reynolds.
Who stars in The End?
The principal cast of The End includes Burt Reynolds, Dom DeLuise, Sally Field, Strother Martin, David Steinberg.
When was The End released and how long is it?
The End was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
What was the box office and production budget of The End?
The End had a reported production budget of $3M and grossed $45M at the worldwide box office (15 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The End?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The End was composed by Paul Williams.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The End?
The End holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).