Journey's End
Synopsis
A British Company in the WWI trenches await an inevitable German attack in this 1988 adaptation of R.C. Sherriff's play.
Top Cast
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Edward Petherbridge
Lt. Osborne
Jeremy Northam
Captain Stanhope
Mark Payton
Lt. Raleigh
Timothy Spall
Lt. Trotter
Gary Cady
2nd Lt. Hibbert
Dorian Healy
Mason
George Baker
Colonel
Clive Swift
Captain Hardy
John Forgeham
Company Sergeant Major
Anthony Herrick
Intelligence Officer
Russell Gomer
Corporal Crooks
Ian Pike
2nd Lt. Evans
Paul David-Gough
Young Lieutenant
Ben Shockley
Private Evans
John Hoye
Tea Soldier
Jonathan Donne
Hardy's Lieutenant
Tomasz Borkowy
German Soldier
Rob Lane
Lieutenant
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Simpson
- Screenplay & Story
- R.C. Sherriff
- Original Score
- Carl Davis
- Original Title
- Journey's End
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Simpson
R.C. Sherriff
Carl Davis
Paul Reed
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Simpson
Director
R.C. Sherriff
Writer
Carl Davis
Original Music Composer
Paul Reed
Director of Photography
Angela Muhl
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Journey's End.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Journey's End
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Journey's End about?
A British Company in the WWI trenches await an inevitable German attack in this 1988 adaptation of R.C. Sherriff's play.
Who directed Journey's End?
Journey's End was directed by Michael Simpson.
Who stars in Journey's End?
The principal cast of Journey's End includes Edward Petherbridge, Jeremy Northam, Mark Payton, Timothy Spall, Gary Cady.
When was Journey's End released and how long is it?
Journey's End was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Journey's End?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Journey's End was composed by Carl Davis.