End of the Game
Der Richter und sein Henker
Synopsis
Hans Baerlach is a Swiss police detective who has dedicated much of his career to pursuing powerful and allegedly murderous businessman Richard Gastmann. Though Baerlach's partner meets his demise while investigating Gastmann, his replacement, Walter Tschanz, is undaunted. Meanwhile, the lovely Anna Crawley becomes involved in the case, which proceeds to take many twists and turns.
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Jon Voight
Walter Tschanz
Jacqueline Bisset
Anna Crawley
Martin Ritt
Hans Bärlach
Robert Shaw
Richard Gastmann
Helmut Qualtinger
Von Schwendi
Gabriele Ferzetti
Dr. Lutz
Rita Calderoni
Nadine
Friedrich Dürrenmatt
Lamont Friedrich
Willy Hügli
Clenin
Norbert Schiller
Dr. Hungertobel
Guido Cerneglia
Coroner
Lil Dagover
Gastmann's Mother
Margarete Schell-von Noé
Frau Schönler
Donald Sutherland
Corpse of Lt. Robert Schmied (uncredited)
Pinchas Zukerman
Violinist (uncredited)
Heinrich Rudolf Humm
Bodyguard 1
Rudolf Hunsperger
Bodyguard 2
Otto Ryser
Blatter
Release History & Theatrical Window
San Sebastián Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maximilian Schell
- Screenplay & Story
- Friedrich Dürrenmatt, Roberto De Leonardis, Maximilian Schell
- Original Score
- Ennio Morricone
- Original Title
- Der Richter und sein Henker
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Italy, Turkey
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- MFG-Film, T.R.A.C.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maximilian Schell
Friedrich Dürrenmatt, Roberto De Leonardis, Maximilian Schell
Ennio Morricone
Roberto Gerardi, Klaus König, Ennio Guarnieri
Dagmar Hirtz
Maximilian Schell, Arlene Sellers
Department Leadership Roster
Maximilian Schell
Director
Roberto Gerardi
Director of Photography
Klaus König
Director of Photography
Ennio Guarnieri
Director of Photography
Roberto De Leonardis
Writer
Maximilian Schell
Writer
Friedrich Dürrenmatt
Writer
Maximilian Schell
Producer
Arlene Sellers
Producer
Dagmar Hirtz
Editor
Ennio Morricone
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About End of the Game
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is End of the Game about?
Hans Baerlach is a Swiss police detective who has dedicated much of his career to pursuing powerful and allegedly murderous businessman Richard Gastmann. Though Baerlach's partner meets his demise while investigating Gastmann, his replacement, Walter Tschanz, is undaunted. Meanwhile, the lovely Anna Crawley becomes involved in the case, which proceeds to take many twists and turns.
Who directed End of the Game?
End of the Game was directed by Maximilian Schell.
Who stars in End of the Game?
The principal cast of End of the Game includes Jon Voight, Jacqueline Bisset, Martin Ritt, Robert Shaw, Helmut Qualtinger.
When was End of the Game released and how long is it?
End of the Game was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for End of the Game?
The original motion picture soundtrack for End of the Game was composed by Ennio Morricone.
Is End of the Game based on a book or true story?
End of the Game is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Friedrich Dürrenmatt".
What is the age rating and content advisory for End of the Game?
End of the Game holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).