End of the Road (1970)
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Moments after receiving his graduate diploma, Jacob waits at a train station. The future lies ahead, but life abruptly intervenes. Images flash in Jacob's mind: of war, injustice, assassination, protest, the entire spectrum of 1960s angst and anger - sending Jacob into a catatonic state. What follows during his bizarre rehab and its aftermath will be another form of madness.
Cast
- Stacy Keach - Jacob Horner
- James Earl Jones - Doctor D
- Harris Yulin - Joe Morgan
- Dorothy Tristan - Rennie Morgan
- Grayson Hall - Peggy Rankin
- Ray Brock - Sniperman / Mrs. Dockey
- John Pleshette - Finkle
- James Coco - School Man
- Terry Southern - Mr. Caruso
- M. Emmet Walsh - Crab Man / Tutu Man
Screenplay
- Aram Avakian (Screenplay)
- Dennis McGuire (Screenplay)
- Terry Southern (Screenplay)
- John Barth (Novel)
Themes
Existential Dread and Questioning, Youth Rebellion and Subcultures, High School Comedy and Growing Pains, High School Pranks and Graduation Excitement
Keywords
insanity, american dream, graduation, insane asylum, counter-culture, extramarital affair, alternative medicine, abortion, college professor, catatonic state, commuter train, new hollywood, illegal abortion, experimental therapy, independent film
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is End of the Road about?
- Moments after receiving his graduate diploma, Jacob waits at a train station. The future lies ahead, but life abruptly intervenes. Images flash in Jacob's mind: of war, injustice, assassination, protest, the entire spectrum of 1960s angst and anger - sending Jacob into a catatonic state. What follows during his bizarre rehab and its aftermath will be another form of madness.
- Who directed End of the Road?
- End of the Road was directed by Aram Avakian.
- Who stars in End of the Road?
- End of the Road stars Stacy Keach, James Earl Jones, Harris Yulin, Dorothy Tristan, Grayson Hall, Ray Brock.
- How long is End of the Road?
- End of the Road has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is End of the Road?
- End of the Road is a Drama, Comedy film.
- Where was End of the Road produced?
- End of the Road was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of End of the Road?
- The themes of End of the Road include: Existential Dread and Questioning, Youth Rebellion and Subcultures, High School Comedy and Growing Pains, High School Pranks and Graduation Excitement.