Ending Up (1989)
Overview
A traditional rural English Christmas, reluctantly spent with the predominantly geriatric family (who all have their quirks and eccentricities) ends in tragedy after a practical joke goes horribly wrong.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.772 |
Directed By
Peter Sasdy
TOP CAST
John Mills
Bernard
Wendy Hiller
Adela
Michael Hordern
George
Lionel Jeffries
Shorty
Roger Allam
Dr. Mainwaring
Googie Withers
Marigold
Robert Glenister
Keith
Aden Gillett
Trevor
Barbara Wilshere
Rachel
Victoria Burgoyne
Tracy
Sam Preston
Child
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