Dog Ends (1984)
A middle-aged man is feeling the strain of looking after his elderly grandfather, who is demanding and needs a lot of medical treatment. Then a neighbour suggests a painless way to be rid of him. This black comedy is set in the future, where euthanasia is lawful and increasingly common, but it should still, ideally, be voluntary.
Director: Carol Wiseman
Genre: Comedy, TV Movie
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: July 17, 1984
Cast
- Leonard Rossiter - Arthur
- Pat Heywood - Beatrice
- David Threlfall - Robert
- Lesley Manville - Vivienne
- Bryan Pringle - Henry
- John Grillo - The Vet
- Charles Lamb - Grandad
- Liz Crowther - Doctor
Screenplay
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Carol Wiseman
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dog Ends about?
- A middle-aged man is feeling the strain of looking after his elderly grandfather, who is demanding and needs a lot of medical treatment. Then a neighbour suggests a painless way to be rid of him. This black comedy is set in the future, where euthanasia is lawful and increasingly common, but it should still, ideally, be voluntary.
- Who directed Dog Ends?
- Dog Ends was directed by Carol Wiseman.
- Who stars in Dog Ends?
- Dog Ends stars Leonard Rossiter, Pat Heywood, David Threlfall, Lesley Manville, Bryan Pringle, John Grillo.
- How long is Dog Ends?
- Dog Ends has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is Dog Ends?
- Dog Ends is a Comedy, TV Movie film.