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The Finishing Line

The Finishing Line

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The Finishing Line

1977

0h 21m

5.7(10 votes)

Thriller

Horror

Overview

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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8 featured cast members

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Antony Carrick

Antony Carrick

Kevin Flood

Don Henderson

Don Henderson

Yolande Palfrey

Yolande Palfrey

Jeremy Wilkin

Jeremy Wilkin

Peter Hill

David Howe

David Millett

Creative team

Directed by: John Krish
Written by: Michael Gilmour
John Kirsh
Produced by: James Ritchie

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