The End is a 1978 English-language Comedy Drama film written by Jerry Belson and directed by Burt Reynolds and produced by Lawrence Gordon under the banner of Gordon-Reynolds Productions. He enlists the help of a humorously delusional mental patient, and the movie chronicles his many unsuccessful attempts to kill himself. The end stars Burt Reynolds in the title role along with an ensemble cast including Dom Deluise, Sally Field, Strother Martin, David Steinberg, Joanne Woodward and Norman Fell. The music was composed by Paul Williams. Cinematography was done by Bobby Byrne and editing by Donn Cambern. The film has a running time of 100 minutes. The End was made on a budget of $3 million and at the box office it grossed only $2 million. Distribution rights for the motion picture were acquired by United Artists. He enlists the help of a humorously delusional mental patient, and the movie chronicles his many unsuccessful attempts to kill himself.