The Endless Game
Television miniseries that premiered on Channel 4 in UK
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The Endless Game is a spy thriller television miniseries, which premiered in two installments on Channel 4 on 20 August 1989. It is written and directed by Bryan Forbes, based on his own 1985 novel. It stars Albert Finney, George Segal, Monica Guerritore, Kristin Scott Thomas, and Ian Holm. The musical score was composed by Ennio Morricone.[1]
| The Endless Game | |
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| Genre | Spy Thriller Drama |
| Based on | The Endless Game by Bryan Forbes |
| Written by | Bryan Forbes |
| Directed by | Bryan Forbes |
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| Composer | Ennio Morricone |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom Italy |
| No. of episodes | 2 |
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| Executive producer |
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| Producer | Fernando Ghia |
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| Cinematography | Brian Tufano |
| Editor | Philip Shaw |
| Running time | Aprox. 60 minutes |
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| Original release | |
| Network | Channel 4 |
| Release | 20 August 1989 |
Plot
MI6 operative Alec Hillsden comes out of retirement to investigate the murder of several of his former colleagues, including his former lover.
Cast
- Albert Finney as Alec Hillsden
- George Segal as Mr. Miller
- Monica Guerritore as Silvia
- Ian Holm as Control
- Kristin Scott Thomas as Caroline
- Benedick Blythe as Gunther
- Julian Holloway as Waddington
- Michael Medwin as Bayldon
- John Standing as Belfrage
- Sandor Elès as Hansel
- Derek de Lint as Abramov
- Nanette Newman as Margot
- Anthony Quayle as Glanville
- Seva Novgorodtsev as Lemzenko
- Mark Kingston as Dr. Hogg
- Jennie Linden as Matron
- Jayne Brook as Mrs. Glazer
- Ingrid Lacey as Inga
- Pat Keen as Tanya
Distribution
The series appearing on Showtime in the United States in 1990.[2]