End of the Line

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End of the Line

"In the name of progress ... one magnificent step backward."

1987

1h 43m

5.2(14 votes)

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Overview

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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Cast & Crew

12 members

Acting

Kevin Bacon

Everett

Acting

Bob Balaban

Warren Gerber

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Barbara Barrie

Jean Haney

Acting

Michael Beach

Alvin

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Judy Benson

Lucille

No Image

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Wilford Brimley

Will Haney

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Levon Helm

Leo Pickett

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Clint Howard

Les Sullivan

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Holly Hunter

Charlotte

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Bruce McGill

Billy Haney

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Mary Steenburgen

Rose Pickett

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Trey Wilson

Sheriff Maxie Howell

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