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5.2 / 10(17 votes)IMDbPG19871h 43m$25K Worldwide Gross

End of the Line

“In the name of progress ... one magnificent step backward.”

Synopsis

When the closure of a railway is announced, employees commandeer a locomotive to get to corporate headquarters and confront the president.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

End Of The Line, Kevin Bacon

Type: Trailer • Published 2007-04-25

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

August 28, 1987

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedUnderperformed (0.01x ROI)

Production Budget

$3M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$25K

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

0.01x

-$3M deficit

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $3MWorldwide: $25K

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Jay Russell
Screenplay & Story
John Wohlbruck, Jay Russell
Original Score
Andy Summers
Original Title
End of the Line
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 43m
Production Budget
$3M
Worldwide Gross
$25K
Production Studios
Sundance Institute

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Jay Russell

Screenplay & Story

John Wohlbruck, Jay Russell

Original Score & Music

Andy Summers

Director of Photography

George Tirl

Film Editing

Mercedes Danevic

Producers

Mary Steenburgen, Lewis M. Allen, Peter Newman

Department Leadership Roster

Jay Russell

Jay Russell

Director

Lewis M. Allen

Producer

John Wohlbruck

Writer

Jay Russell

Jay Russell

Writer

Mercedes Danevic

Editor

Peter Newman

Peter Newman

Producer

George Tirl

Director of Photography

Neil Spisak

Neil Spisak

Production Design

Andy Summers

Andy Summers

Original Music Composer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG

PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)PG

Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

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Frequently Asked Questions About End of the Line

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

What is End of the Line about?

When the closure of a railway is announced, employees commandeer a locomotive to get to corporate headquarters and confront the president.

Who directed End of the Line?

End of the Line was directed by Jay Russell.

Who stars in End of the Line?

The principal cast of End of the Line includes Kevin Bacon, Bob Balaban, Barbara Barrie, Michael Beach, Judy Benson.

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

End of the Line was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.

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

End of the Line had a reported production budget of $3M and grossed $25K at the worldwide box office (0.01 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).

Who composed the musical score for End of the Line?

The original motion picture soundtrack for End of the Line was composed by Andy Summers.

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

End of the Line holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).