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The Finishing Line(1977)
Status: Released
Date: 1977-01-29
56%
9 Votes
Time: 0h 21m
Overview:
When a schoolboy's day-dream of a fantasy sports day includes events where acts of vandalism and trespass are required, dire consequences ensue. Originally created as an educational film, this somewhat surrealist short has a serious message at its core. This won't be a lesson you'll forget in a hurry.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United Kingdom
ProductionCompanies:
British Transport Films
Movie: The Finishing Line
Top 8 Billed Cast
Antony Carrick
Don Henderson
Yolande Palfrey
Jeremy Wilkin
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