The Endless Game

The Endless Game
GenreSpy
Thriller
Drama
Based on
The Endless Game
by Bryan Forbes
Written byBryan Forbes
Directed byBryan Forbes
Starring
ComposerEnnio Morricone
Countries of originUnited Kingdom
Italy
No. of episodes2
Production
Executive producer
    • Graham Benson
    • Nicola Carraro
ProducerFernando Ghia
Production location
CinematographyBrian Tufano
EditorPhilip Shaw
Running timeAprox. 60 minutes
Production company
Original release
NetworkChannel 4
Release20 August (1989-08-20) –
27 August 1989 (1989-08-27)

The Endless Game is a spy thriller television miniseries, which premiered in two installments on Channel 4 on 20 August 1989. It is written and directed by Bryan Forbes, based on his own 1985 novel. It stars Albert Finney, George Segal, Monica Guerritore, Kristin Scott Thomas, and Ian Holm. The musical score was composed by Ennio Morricone.

Plot

MI6 operative Alec Hillsden comes out of retirement to investigate the murder of several of his former colleagues, including his former lover.

Cast

Distribution

The series appearing on Showtime in the United States in 1990.

References

  1. ↑ Morricone, Ennio. Ennio Morricone : in his own words. New York, NY. p. 292. ISBN 978-0-19-068102-9. OCLC 1082861582.
  2. ↑ Loynd, Ray (20 January 1990). "TV Reviews : 'Endless Game' Is a Devious Spy Tale". The Los Angeles Times.