End of the Game (1975)
Der Richter und sein Henker (original title)Reference View | Change View
- PG
- 1h 46min
- Drama, Mystery
- 05 May 1978 (West Germany)
- Movie
When a Swiss cop is murdered, a veteran homicide inspector and a rookie are assigned to solve the case but they are obstructed by interfering Swiss politicians.
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Awards:
- 3 wins & 2 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Jon Voight | ... |
Walter Tschanz
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| Jacqueline Bisset | ... |
Anna Crawley
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| Martin Ritt | ... |
Hans Bärlach
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| Robert Shaw | ... |
Richard Gastmann
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| Helmut Qualtinger | ... |
Oskar von Schwendi
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| Friedrich Dürrenmatt | ... |
Lamont Friedrich
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| Lil Dagover | ... |
Gastmann's Mother
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| Gabriele Ferzetti | ... |
Dr. Lucius Lutz
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Rudolf Hubacher | ... |
Bodyguard 1
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Rudolf Hunsperger | ... |
Bodyguard 2
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| Norbert Schiller | ... |
Dr. Samuel Hungertobel
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| Rita Calderoni | ... |
Nadine
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Guido Cerniglia | ... |
Coroner
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Willy Hügli | ... |
Alphons Clenin
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Margarete Schell Noé | ... |
Frau Schönler
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Otto Ryser | ... |
Blatter
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Toni Roth | ... |
Old Lady
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Wieland Liebske | ... |
Taxi Driver
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| Maximilian Schell | ... |
Robert Schmied on Audiotape (uncredited) (voice)
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| Donald Sutherland | ... |
Corpse of Lt. Robert Schmied (uncredited)
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Pinchas Zukerman | ... |
Violinist (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Maximilian Schell | ||
Written by
| Friedrich Dürrenmatt | ... | (screenplay) & |
| Maximilian Schell | ... | (screenplay) |
| Friedrich Dürrenmatt | ... | (novel "The Judge and His Hangman") |
| Roberto De Leonardis | ... | (screenplay) (uncredited) |
Produced by
| Maximilian Schell | ... | producer |
| Arlene Sellers | ... | producer (uncredited) |
| Alex Winitsky | ... | executive producer (uncredited) |
Music by
| Ennio Morricone | ||
Cinematography by
| Roberto Gerardi | ||
| Ennio Guarnieri | ||
| Klaus König | ||
Editing by
| Dagmar Hirtz | ||
Editorial Department
| Anette Dorn | ... | assistant editor (as Annette Dorn) |
| Annelisa Forcella | ... | assistant editor (uncredited) |
| Luigi Gorini | ... | assistant editor (uncredited) |
Production Design by
| Mario Garbuglia | ||
Set Decoration by
| Kathrin Brunner | ... | (uncredited) |
| Boris Juraga | ... | (uncredited) |
Costume Design by
| Monika von Zallinger | ||
Makeup Department
| Franz Göbel | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Riccardo Coccia | ... | unit manager |
| Willy Egger | ... | production manager |
| Stefan Zürcher | ... | unit manager (as Stephan Zürcher) |
| Carla Ferroni | ... | production supervisor (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Wieland Liebske | ... | assistant director |
| Francesco Cinieri | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Kathrin Brunner | ... | props |
| Giovanni Passanisi | ... | props (as Gino Passanisi) |
Sound Department
| Robi Güver | ... | sound |
| Willi Kluth | ... | foley artist |
| Mel Kutbay | ... | foley artist (as Mel Kutbay) |
| Aldo De Martino | ... | sound (uncredited) |
| Bruno Zanoli | ... | sound (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Norbert Friedländer | ... | assistant camera |
| Tibor Inkey | ... | still photographer |
| Giulio Battiferri | ... | camera operator (uncredited) |
| Giuseppe Fornari | ... | camera operator (uncredited) |
| Klaus König | ... | director of photography: Istanbul sequence (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Brigitte Friedländer-Rodriguez | ... | assistant costume designer (uncredited) |
Location Management
| Renato Egger | ... | location manager (as René Egger) |
Music Department
| Sergio Marcotulli | ... | music engineer |
| Ennio Morricone | ... | conductor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Elaine Schreyeck | ... | script supervisor |
| Giuseppina China | ... | script supervisor (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Christl Kirchner | ... | production accountant (as Christel Kirchner) |
| Irmi von Rüxleben | ... | production secretary (as Irmie v. Rüxleben) |
| Heidi Fischer | ... | voice dubbing: Jacqueline Bisset (uncredited) |
| Hartmut Reck | ... | voice dubbing: Robert Shaw (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Twentieth Century Fox (1976) (United States) (theatrical) (dubbed)
- Constantin Film (1978) (West Germany) (theatrical) (as Neue Constantin Film)
- 20th Century Fox Argentina (1979) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Capitol (1981) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (1983) (United States) (tv) (broadcast premiere)
- Film International Company (1983) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Futura Film, Munich (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Concorde Home Entertainment (2011) (Germany) (DVD)
- EuroVideo (2005) (Germany) (DVD) (Maximilian Schell Jubiläums Edition)
- Kinowelt Home Entertainment (2000) (Germany) (VHS)
- Nikkatsu Video Films K.K. (1990) (Japan) (VHS)
- Seven Keys Home Video (1980) (Australia) (video) (as 'Deception')
- Spentzos Film Home Video (1986) (Greece) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Orthophonics Recording Studios (recording studio)
- Trickstudio Krämer (titles)
- Unione Musicisti di Roma (orchestra)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
While investigating a high-profile murder case, a savvy but unorthodox veteran police inspector has to cope with a bad conscience, bad health, an overzealous partner, a timid superior and interference from political interests. This is an existential whodunit, but a good one, and like any good whodunit, ends with a very surprising conclusion, which will be spoiled for you if you read much of anything at all about the movie. Written by LD |
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| Taglines | "I could murder her in front of your eyes and you couldn't prove it," said the master criminal to the master detective. And so the game began... See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Robert Shaw claimed that he never received his fifty thousand dollar salary. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Schach mit Dürrenmatt: Maximilian Schell über 'Der Richter und sein Henker' (2011). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Violin Concerto in D: III. Rondo See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Corpse provided by Donald Sutherland See more » |
| Quotes |
Richard Gastmann:
Another year, your doctor says. That is, if he can operate on Thursday. Hans Bärlach: Another year. Richard Gastmann: Your last year, Hans. Why waste it on me? Hans Bärlach: One day I'm going to convict you for your crimes. Richard Gastmann: You can't let go of it, can you? You let it chew up your guts until it has chewed up your guts. Hans Bärlach: The Barlach's always had poor stomachs. Richard Gastmann: Keep on churning, Old Man; keep on churning. Still hung up on right and wrong. One day you're going to realise, there is none. Hans Bärlach: Have you ever seen your victims? I could show you pictures. How many people died because of you? Fifty, Sixty...? Richard Gastmann: I could show you... Hans Bärlach: ...a hundred, thousand? Richard Gastmann: ...earthquakes, plagues, famine, victims more mutilated than any explosions could make. Has to be done, Old Man. It has to be done. Hans Bärlach: If you don't do it, somebody else will? Richard Gastmann: Quite right. Anyway, I sleep now much better than i used to. [looking out the window] Richard Gastmann: Take the mob down there; pull ten out put ten back - doesn't make any difference. Hans Bärlach: You think you're God. Richard Gastmann: Only his humble servant, Old Man, only his humble servant. Hans Bärlach: You don't believe in God? Richard Gastmann: Oh, yes. I think religion's very good for children; Jesus, suffering on the cross. I don't know anything better. Look, Hans, we made a bet together. I won. You lost. Hans Bärlach: The result of that bet was death. See more » |