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End of the Rope

  • 2023
  • PG-13
  • 2h 19m
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4.8/10
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Joseph Gray in End of the Rope (2023)
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When a family mysteriously disappears from the town of Schafer, North Dakota, suspicion lands on a sociopathic farmhand. Based on the true story of the infamous Charles Bannon case of 1931.When a family mysteriously disappears from the town of Schafer, North Dakota, suspicion lands on a sociopathic farmhand. Based on the true story of the infamous Charles Bannon case of 1931.When a family mysteriously disappears from the town of Schafer, North Dakota, suspicion lands on a sociopathic farmhand. Based on the true story of the infamous Charles Bannon case of 1931.

  • Director
    • Charlie Griak
  • Writers
    • Daniel Bielinski
    • Charlie Griak
    • Dennis Johnson
  • Stars
    • Joseph Gray
    • Chris Bylsma
    • Nick Saxton
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  • IMDb RATING
    4.8/10
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    • Director
      • Charlie Griak
    • Writers
      • Daniel Bielinski
      • Charlie Griak
      • Dennis Johnson
    • Stars
      • Joseph Gray
      • Chris Bylsma
      • Nick Saxton
    • 13User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Joseph Gray
    Joseph Gray
    • CA Jacobson
    Chris Bylsma
    Chris Bylsma
    • Sam Taylor
    Nick Saxton
    Nick Saxton
    • Charles Bannon
    Joseph Bezenek
    Joseph Bezenek
    • Jarvis
    Tiffany Cornwell
    Tiffany Cornwell
    • Sara Jacobson
    Megan Ann Hensley
    Megan Ann Hensley
    • Iris
    • (as Megan Hensley)
    Charles O'Haver
    • Albert Haven
    Christine Weber
    Christine Weber
    • Lulia Haven
    Vanessa Gamble
    • Mother Bannon
    Mike McNeil
    • Oliver Combs
    Craig Roath
    • Train Master
    Miles Barnum
    Miles Barnum
    • George Smythe
    Cam Goebel
    Cam Goebel
    • Dell Larson
    • (as Cameron Goebel)
    Al Saks
    Al Saks
    • AJ Knox
    Brian Brady
    • Minister
    Angela Schnaible
    • Anxious Woman
    Angela Dagman
    • School-Teacher
    Kayli Schadler
    • Sally O'Brien
    • (as Kayli Stanger)
    • Director
      • Charlie Griak
    • Writers
      • Daniel Bielinski
      • Charlie Griak
      • Dennis Johnson
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    3kylehagenaz

    Sadly, a work of fiction, NOT a docudrama.

    The last 20 seconds of the ending film credits tells it all, it is a work of fiction. Sadly, I was really looking forward to this film, as I read the book, but I was really disappointed for many reasons. Both sides of my family for 3 generations lived in the Watford City, ND area, and many generations of both sides of my family are buried in the Schafer Cemetery. I grew-up hearing about the brutal Bannon crimes committed on the Haven family farm, who are also buried in the Schafer Cemetery. The film is entirely too long and slow. The invented fire backstory was fiction, and only made Bannon seem sympathetic, which historically he was not! Charles Bannon, by my relatives firsthand accounts, was a greedy, ruthless murderer of men, women, and children. The code of silence from the lynching in and around Schafer and Watford City, North Dakota persists until today, almost 93 years later. My grandfather showed me photos of Bannon in a Watford City museum when I was young, and he appeared to be the embodiment of evil. Conversely, the actor in this film looked like an alter boy. This film was a REAL missed opportunity to tell a truly tragic history, and while laws were broken, justice prevailed. Hopefully, someday, there will be a more historically accurate and chilling 'reboot' of this film and story.
    7el_brizue

    It's a good movie, but it's slow. It would've been better as a miniseries.

    First thing first. Objectively speaking, the movie is good on all technical levels. It's also a good re-telling of an historical fact.

    I've read someone saying "the fire at the beggining is all fiction" this is not true. The fiction is that being the sheriff's family. But it's recorded "the Schafer community also believed Bannon murdered three children of another family he had worked for and burnt their house". You can even google this if you don't believe me.

    So basically, the adaptation of real facts is not "fiction" in a way that deserves critique. All movies based on a true story "stretch" the truth a bit to fit it in the narrative. But overall, you can't tell me this movie doesn't actually attempt to depict the facts of the town with sincerity.

    It should be told, that the movie doesn't take a strong stance regarding lynching and the death penalty. It just narrates the story, and shows you the grim reality of it all. There's no propaganda involved. It's very objective in this regard, which I respect.

    It's not a movie I regret watching. But It's not a movie I'll rewatch a lot. Everything on it was good. But you can't the deny the movie is slow. Too slow for it's own good. The movie would've worked better with a runtime of 1h:30 minutes. Or as a miniseries divided into three weekly episodes. It's a good docu-film. It's just not a fun movie to watch. You can watch the first hour easily. But I had to watch the second hour the day after.
    3Henry7227

    A True Story Stretched Too Thin

    "End of the Rope," a film based on the true story of North Dakota's last lynching, had the potential to be a gripping historical drama. Unfortunately, its excessive length of 2 hours and 19 minutes ultimately undermines its impact.

    The acting is decent, and the background music complements the story well. However, the pacing is sluggish, and the film could easily have been trimmed by 30 minutes or more without sacrificing any essential plot points.

    A few anachronistic details, such as items not in use in 1931, detract from the historical accuracy. While these may seem minor, they disrupt the immersion for viewers who are familiar with the time period.

    Overall, "End of the Rope" would have earned a 6 out of 10 rating if it were a tighter, more focused film. However, its excessive length significantly detracts from the viewing experience, ultimately earning it a 3 out of 10. The performances and music are commendable, but the film's pacing issues and unnecessary scenes make it a slog to watch.

    Despite its flaws, "End of the Rope" still offers a glimpse into a dark chapter of American history. If you're a fan of historical dramas and don't mind a slower pace, it may be worth watching. However, if you're looking for a tightly edited and fast-paced film, you may want to look elsewhere.
    6lamort-1

    Scorsese gave and Scorsese takes away.

    If you are willing to overlook the 'Cellphone Camera' cinematography and the some what harsh lighting and editing, this film does stand tall in script, the Actors give both an honest and respectful truth to the disturbingly real life event script with a dialog that stands out as actually human, rather than the cut and paste dross one has come to expect over the past decade of paint by numbers Hollywood ... sadly I doubt this film will ever get the 'box office' respect it deserves in terms of effort made as there are no Marvel Superheros in the real world, only true tales seasoned by the likes of Truman Capote, Cormac McCarthy and as it now seems, Daniel Bielinski and Co.
    6panta-4

    Not bad dialogue that feels genuine

    After watching a disaster last week I was very cautious this week... this time the Western was watchable and I could say: a pleasant one to watch, regardless the low budget and the length!

    In spite of the somewhat harsh lighting and editing, Charlie Griak's cinematography was not too bad, and the actors in this film give a respectful and honest rendition of a disturbingly real-life event, with dialogue that feels genuine rather than the paint-by-numbers dross that has become the norm in Hollywood over the past ten years.

    Unfortunately, I doubt that this film will ever receive the 'box office' respect that its effort deserves... so, enjoy it while it's still out there...

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      Was shot on location at two historic sites, The Schafer Jail (the second jail in the film) and The Fairview Lift Bridge and Cartwright Railroad Tunnel, in North Dakota.
    • Quotes

      CA Jacobson: Bannon has at least a couple of hours head start on us, but I'm leading a posse, we're going to go find him. He will be lawfully arrested and then held for questioning. He will not be harmed and he will not be threatened. This is an official legal pursuit under the authority of the McKenzie County Commission.

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    • Release date
      • August 6, 2025 (Brazil)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Fim da Linha
    • Filming locations
      • Watford City, North Dakota, USA
    • Production companies
      • D&N Cinematics
      • Canticle Productions
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      • 2h 19m(139 min)
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