End of the Game

End of the Game

"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...

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Release Date

5/5/1978

Runtime

106 mins

Overview

Hans Baerlach is a Swiss police detective who has dedicated much of his career to pursuing powerful and allegedly murderous businessman Richard Gastmann. Though Baerlach's partner meets his demise while investigating Gastmann, his replacement, Walter Tschanz, is undaunted. Meanwhile, the lovely Anna Crawley becomes involved in the case, which proceeds to take many twists and turns.

Status

Released

Original Language

German

Budget

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Revenue

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A methodical cat-and-mouse game between a detective haunted by his past and a master criminal who seems untouchable, where every move carries the weight of dangerous secrets. The investigation becomes less about solving a crime and more about two men testing each other's wits.

Mood

TenseContemplativeParanoid

Themes

ObsessionCorruptionJustice

Pacing

Slow-burn

Look

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Structure

Linear

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