Endspurt
Originally released in 1970. Endspurt is a drama film. directed by Harry Meyen.
Starring Heinz Rühmann, Otto Graf, and Rolf Henniger
Synopsis
The author Peter Ustinov has called his work "Endspurt" a "biographical adventure". Biographical because the somewhat ambitious but later successful writer Sam Kinsale meets here as a twenty-, forty- and sixty-year-old. The interesting thing about this film, however, is that the four Sams are confronted with each other. The diversity of an eighty-year-old life becomes transparent. At the age of 20, Sam Kinsale loves the young Stella and is determined to marry her. But 20 years later, he is fed up with the marriage and wants to leave her. But he doesn't because she is expecting a child. As a sixty-year-old, he is constantly making compromises both in his work as a writer and in his personal life.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Heinz Rühmann
as Sam Kinsale mit 80 Jahren
Otto Graf
as Sam Kinsale mit 60 Jahren
Rolf Henniger
as Sam Kinsale mit 40 Jahren
Joachim Ansorge
as Sam Kinsale mit 20 Jahren
Emmy Burg
as Stella Kinsale
Eva Katharina Schultz
as Stella Kinsale mit 40 Jahren
Veronika Bayer
as Stella Kinsale mit 20 Jahren
Fritz Tillmann
as Reginald Kinsale
Ingrid van Bergen
as Clarice und Ada
Dieter Ranspach
as Jimmy Kinsale
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Sender Freies Berlin
- Schloßpark-Theater Berlin
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Endspurt about?
The author Peter Ustinov has called his work "Endspurt" a "biographical adventure". Biographical because the somewhat ambitious but later successful writer Sam Kinsale meets here as a twenty-, fort...
Who directed Endspurt?
Endspurt was directed by Harry Meyen.
When was Endspurt released?
Endspurt was released on November 15, 1970 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Endspurt?
The main cast of Endspurt includes Heinz Rühmann, Otto Graf, Rolf Henniger, Joachim Ansorge, Emmy Burg.