What is End of the Line?
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "End of the Line" (1987). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1987
- Release date
- Aug 28, 1987
- Genres
- Action, Drama
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.2/10
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Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "End of the Line" (1987).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraints:
ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invention/guessing (titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, numbers, plot points).
Omit details not in the material.
Style: Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose, plain text.
Formatting: No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: End of the Line
Year: 1987
Genre: Action and Drama (TMDB), American drama (Wikipedia)
Release Date: 08/28/1987 (US)
Rating: PG
Runtime: 1h 43m
Director: Jay Russell (directorial debut)
Producers: Lewis M. Allen, Peter Newman, Mary Steenburgen
Filming Location: Arkansas
Cast: Kevin Bacon, Bob Balaban, Barbara Barrie
Plot: When the closure of a railway is announced, employees commandeer a locomotive to get to corporate headquarters and confront the president.
Draft 1 (Mental Outline): End of the Line is a 1987 American drama film directed by Jay Russell in his directorial debut. The
Should you watch it?
“Laid-off railway workers hijack a locomotive to confront corporate leadership about their livelihoods.”
- Features an ensemble cast including Kevin Bacon, Bob Balaban, and Barbara Barrie.
- Marks the directorial debut of Jay Russell.
- Offers a unique premise centered on blue-collar defiance against corporate downsizing.
- The film's specific focus on regional railway politics may not appeal to all viewers.
Watch it if you enjoy character-driven dramas about working-class resistance and corporate conflict.
This is a PG-rated drama that maintains a serious, grounded tone throughout its one hour and forty-three minute runtime.
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Where can I watch End of the Line?
Streaming availability for this 1987 film varies by region and platform; please check your local digital service providers.
Is this film worth watching?
The film is worth watching for those interested in 1980s independent dramas and performances by its lead ensemble cast.
How long is the film?
The film has a total runtime of one hour and forty-three minutes.
Is this a series or a standalone film?
End of the Line is a standalone feature film, not a television series.
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