Movie · 1975
Is End of the Game based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. End of the Game is based on the book The Judge and His Hangman by Friedrich Dürrenmatt (1952).
The movie was released in 1975.
The book behind End of the Game
The Judge and His Hangman
by Friedrich Dürrenmatt · first published 1952 · crime fiction
1952 crime novel by Friedrich Dürrenmatt.
Common questions
Is End of the Game based on a book?
Yes. End of the Game is based on the book The Judge and His Hangman by Friedrich Dürrenmatt (1952).
Who wrote the book End of the Game is based on?
The Judge and His Hangman was written by Friedrich Dürrenmatt and first published in 1952.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Judge and His Hangman before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Friedrich Dürrenmatt's books
- The Pledge (film, 2001)
- Hyènes (film, 1992)
- It Happened in Broad Daylight (film, 1958)
- The Visit (film, 1964)
- The Most Wonderful Evening of My Life (film, 1972)