Dog Ends (1984)
A middle-aged man is feeling the strain of looking after his elderly grandfather, who is demanding and needs a lot of medical treatment. Then a neighbour suggests a painless way to be rid of him. This black comedy is set in the future, where euthanasia is lawful and increasingly common, but it should still, ideally, be voluntary.
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Leonard RossiterArthur
Pat HeywoodBeatrice
David ThrelfallRobert
Lesley ManvilleVivienne
Bryan PringleHenry
John GrilloThe VetCharles LambGrandad
Liz CrowtherDoctorMovie DNA
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Frequently asked questions about Dog Ends
What is Dog Ends about?
A middle-aged man is feeling the strain of looking after his elderly grandfather, who is demanding and needs a lot of medical treatment. Then a neighbour suggests a painless way to be rid of him. This black comedy is set in the future, where euthanasia is lawful and increasingly common, but it should still, ideally, be voluntary.
How long is Dog Ends?
Dog Ends has a runtime of 80 minutes.