The Finishing Line

1977

Drama

Fantasy

Short Film

21m

A schoolboy's daydream of a fantasy sports day in a railway location, in which the events are acts of vandalism and trespass, is used to show the injuries and death which can be caused by such behaviour. (BFI)

Directed by:

John Krish

Written by:

John Krish Michael Gilmour

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Starring:

Don Henderson Antony Carrick Jeremy Wilkin Peter Hill David Millett Kevin Flood Yolande Palfrey David Howe

Genres:

Drama, Fantasy

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Language:

English

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1977

Drama

Fantasy

Short Film

21m

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jodamico

Rated 16 Feb 2012

Deeply controversial on release, it's probably the grimmest of the ultra-violent PIFs because of its relentless pace and the nonchalant attitude the characters take towards the violence. Each incident unfolds with a terrible clarity and inevitability. During the penultimate race across the tracks, I was held in suspense as deep and sick as any "real" horror film.

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CJO1234

Rated 22 Jun 2014

Ranking in the middle of the pack among the three 1977/1978 graphic public information films, John Krish's The Finishing Line still manages to hold up well today. Very graphic and bloody and often times quite disturbing, but incredibly well-made all the same. Very Highly Recommended.

Rated 22 Jun 2014

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