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Endgame poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 68.8 / 100
2009·Drama / History / Crime·1h 49m

ENDGAME

The time is the late '80s, a crucial period in the history of South Africa. President P.W. Botha is hanging on to power by a thread as the African National Congress (ANC) takes up arms against apartheid and the country tumbles toward insurrection. A British mining concern is convinced that their interests would be better served in a stable South Africa and they quietly dispatch Michael Young, their head of public affairs, to open an unofficial dialogue between the bitter rivals. Assembling a reluctant yet brilliant team to pave the way to reconciliation by confronting obstacles that initially seem insurmountable, Young places his trust in ANC leader Thabo Mbeki and Afrikaner philosophy professor Willie Esterhuyse. It is their empathy that will ultimately serve as the catalyst for change by proving more powerful than the terrorist bombs that threaten to disrupt the peaceful dialogue.

Above the Line
Pete Travis·DirectorPaula Milne·WriterDavid Odd·Director of PhotographyMartin Phipps·Original Music ComposerDominic Strevens·Editor
Cast
William Hurt·Professor Will EsterhuyseChiwetel Ejiofor·President Thabo MbekiJonny Lee Miller·Michael YoungMark Strong·Dr. Niel BarnardClarke Peters·Nelson MandelaJohn Kani·Oliver TamboDerek Jacobi·Rudolph AgnewTimothy West·P.W. BothaMatthew Marsh·F.W. de KlerkMichael Huff·Willem de Klerk
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 5
Pete Travis·DirectorMark Goddard·First Assistant DirectorDaryn Goldsbrough·Third Assistant DirectorSteve Morphew·Third Assistant DirectorShamiel Soni·Second Assistant Director
Writing· 1
Paula Milne·Writer
Camera· 1
David Odd·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Dominic Strevens·EditorClive Barrett·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Martin Phipps·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 10
Chris Roope·Production DesignDinah Collin·Costume DesignBirrie le Roux·Art DirectionKerry Skelton·Makeup ArtistKelly Willis·Makeup & HairFred Du Preez·Set DecorationNeesh Ruben·Set DecorationGaby Beyers·Art Department CoordinatorAlex Giles·PropsSharon Martin·Makeup Designer
Production· 8
Liza Marshall·Executive ProducerHal Vogel·ProducerDavid Aukin·Executive ProducerLorraine Goodman·Line ProducerNina Heyns·Line ProducerJeanne Watson·Production ManagerChrista Schamberger·CastingPierre Buys·Unit Manager
Other Departments· 2
Sharon Martin·Hair DesignerMark Harris·Post Production Supervisor
By the Numbers
68.8
OF 100
Master Score
6.2
OF 10
IMDb
71%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Endgame's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Serious
Composition
Centered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A close-up portrait of a fair-skinned man with light brown hair, holding a white chess piece (a queen) in his left hand. The man is wearing a green collared shi”

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Key Elements
Chess PieceManShirtJacket
Atmosphere
Muted
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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