End Play
1976 · 114 min · ★ 6.4 · Thriller
And just when you believe there is nothing more to fear, you will begin to experience the ultimate terror of the END PLAY.
Directed by Tim Burstall · Written by Tim Burstall
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George Mallaby Robert Gifford -
John Waters Mark Gifford -
Ken Goodlet Supt. Cheadle -
Delvene Delaney Janine Talbort -
Charles Tingwell Dr. Fairburn -
Belinda Giblin Margaret Gifford - R Robert Hewett Sgt. Robinson
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Kevin Miles Charlie Bricknall - W Walter Pym Stanley Lipton
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Sheila Florance Mavis Lipton -
Reg Gorman TV Reporter -
Elspeth Ballantyne Welfare Officer
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