The Finishing Line
Synopsis
When a schoolboy's day-dream of a fantasy sports day includes events where acts of vandalism and trespass are required, dire consequences ensue. Originally created as an educational film, this somewhat surrealist short has a serious message at its core. This won't be a lesson you'll forget in a hurry.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Krish
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Gilmour, John Kirsh
- Original Title
- The Finishing Line
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 21m
- Production Studios
- British Transport Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Krish
Michael Gilmour, John Kirsh
James Ritchie
Department Leadership Roster
John Krish
Director
Michael Gilmour
Writer
John Kirsh
Writer
James Ritchie
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Finishing Line
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What is The Finishing Line about?
When a schoolboy's day-dream of a fantasy sports day includes events where acts of vandalism and trespass are required, dire consequences ensue. Originally created as an educational film, this somewhat surrealist short has a serious message at its core. This won't be a lesson you'll forget in a hurry.
Who directed The Finishing Line?
The Finishing Line was directed by John Krish.
Who stars in The Finishing Line?
The principal cast of The Finishing Line includes Antony Carrick, Kevin Flood, Don Henderson, Yolande Palfrey, Jeremy Wilkin.
When was The Finishing Line released and how long is it?
The Finishing Line was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 21m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Finishing Line?
The Finishing Line holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).