The End
"Are there laughs before death?"
Originally released in 1978. The End is a comedy film. directed by Burt Reynolds.
Starring Burt Reynolds, Dom DeLuise, and Sally Field
Synopsis
Wendell Lawson has only six months to live. Not wanting to endure his last few months of life waiting for the end, he decides to take matters into his own hands and enlists the help of a delusional mental patient to help him commit suicide.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 10, 1978
47 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (65 votes)
Budget
$3M
Production budget
Box Office
$45M
15.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Burt Reynolds
as Wendell Sonny Lawson
Dom DeLuise
as Marlon Borunki
Sally Field
as Mary Ellen
Strother Martin
as Dr. Waldo Kling
David Steinberg
as Marty Lieberman
Joanne Woodward
as Jessica Lawson
Norman Fell
as Dr. Samuel Krugman
Myrna Loy
as Maureen Lawson
Kristy McNichol
as Julie Lawson
Pat O'Brien
as Ben Lawson
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $3,000,000
- Revenue
- $45,000,000
Production Companies
- United Artists
- Gordon-Reynolds Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The End about?
Wendell Lawson has only six months to live. Not wanting to endure his last few months of life waiting for the end, he decides to take matters into his own hands and enlists the help of a delusional...
Who directed The End?
The End was directed by Burt Reynolds.
How long is The End?
The End has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was The End released?
The End was released on May 10, 1978 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The End?
The main cast of The End includes Burt Reynolds, Dom DeLuise, Sally Field, Strother Martin, David Steinberg.