The Endless Game
The Endless Game is a two-part television miniseries that premiered on Channel 4 in the United Kingdom on 20 August 1989 before eventually appearing on Showtime in the United States in 1990.[1] An espionage thriller based on a novel by filmmaker Bryan Forbes, it was also written and directed by Forbes. It starred Albert Finney and George Segal in leading roles, as a British spy and his rival, respectively. Kristin Scott Thomas, Ian Holm, and John Standing also played supporting roles. The musical score was composed by Ennio Morricone.[2]
Cast
[edit]- Albert Finney... Alec Hillsden
- George Segal... Mr. Miller
- Monica Guerritore... Silvia
- Ian Holm... Control
- Rowan Atkinson... Nigel
- Kristin Scott Thomas... Caroline
- John Standing... Belfrage
References
[edit]- ^ Loynd, Ray (20 January 1990). "TV Reviews : 'Endless Game' Is a Devious Spy Tale". The Los Angeles Times.
- ^ Morricone, Ennio. Ennio Morricone : in his own words. New York, NY. p. 292. ISBN 978-0-19-068102-9. OCLC 1082861582.
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[edit]Categories:
- 1980s British television miniseries
- 1989 British television series debuts
- 1989 British television series endings
- 1980s British drama television series
- 1980s British mystery television series
- British thriller television series
- Works by Bryan Forbes
- Channel 4 television dramas
- Channel 4 miniseries
- Television shows produced by Television South (TVS)
- Showtime (TV network) films
- British English-language television shows