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The End 1978 Directed by Burt Reynolds

Are there laughs before death?

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.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Gnere Comedy
Budget $3,000,000
Revenue $45,000,000
Release Date 10 May 1978
100 mins
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Burt Reynolds Wendell Sonny Lawson
Dom DeLuise Marlon Borunki
Sally Field Mary Ellen
Strother Martin Dr. Waldo Kling
David Steinberg Marty Lieberman
Joanne Woodward Jessica Lawson
Norman Fell Dr. Samuel Krugman
Myrna Loy Maureen Lawson
Kristy McNichol Julie Lawson
Pat O’Brien Ben Lawson
Robby Benson Father Dave Benson
Carl Reiner Dr. James Maneet
Louise LeTourneau Receptionist
Bill Ewing Hearse Driver
Robert Rothwell Limousine Driver
Patrick Moody Old Man's Son
James Best Pacemaker Patient
Harry Caesar Hospital Orderly
Peter Gonzales Falcon Latin Lover (as Peter Gonzales)
Janice Carroll Ballet Teacher
Frank McRae Male Nurse
Alfie Wise Male Nurse
Jerry Fujikawa Japanese Gardener
Queenie Smith Old Lady in Driving School Car
Jean Coulter Driving School Instructor
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