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.