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The End of the Track (1970): Cast

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The End of the Track is a 1970 drama directed by Mou Tun-Fei, starring David Meyer and Donald Chua. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes.

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The End of the Track (1970) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
1h 31m (91 min)
Director
Mou Tun-Fei
Genre
Drama
Original language
Chinese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The End of the Track About?

The premise of The End of the Track without spoilers.

Tong and Yong‑sheng are close friends whose bond seems unbreakable, but when Yong‑sheng is killed in an accident, Tong spirals into deep despair and self‑destruction. The film, featuring explicit homosexual themes, was banned at the time, and critics noted parallels with Chen Ying‑zhen’s short story “The Noodle Stall.”

The End of the Track Themes & Keywords

· 19 tags
  • coming of age
  • avant garde cinema
  • national repression
  • family life
  • indie
  • young nudity
  • skinny dipping
  • male nudity
  • naked boys
  • nudity
  • nude young male
  • boy boy friendship
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  • boy
  • boy skinny dipping
  • boy rear nudity
  • boy frontal nudity
  • male frontal nudity
  • death of friend
  • gay interest
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Cast & crew

The End of the Track Cast

David Meyer leads the cast, with Donald Chua. Directed by Mou Tun-Fei.

From the director

More from Mou Tun-Fei

More films directed by Mou Tun-Fei: Black Sun: The Nanking Massacre, Men Behind the Sun, Lost Souls and A Deadly Secret.

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The End of the Track Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “At the Runway's Edge” and “Pao dao zhong dian”.

Also known as
  • At the Runway's Edge
  • Pao dao zhong dian
  • 跑道终点

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FAQ

The End of the Track FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The End of the Track, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The End of the Track?

The End of the Track runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

When was The End of the Track released?

The End of the Track was released in 1970.

Who directed The End of the Track?

The End of the Track was directed by Mou Tun-Fei.

More films by Mou Tun-Fei

Who is in the cast of The End of the Track?

The End of the Track stars David Meyer and Donald Chua.

Does The End of the Track have a post-credit scene?

No. The End of the Track has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The End of the Track in?

The original language of The End of the Track is Chinese.

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