The defence The Prestige Tourist
“Ambition earns the room.”
The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.
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End of the Spear
Adventure · Drama · History · 2005
"End of the Spear" is the story of Mincayani, a Waodani tribesman from the jungles of Ecuador. When five young missionaries, among them Jim Elliot and Nate Saint, are speared to death by the Waodani in 1956, a series of events unfold to change the lives of not only the slain missionaries' families, but also Mincayani and his people.
Movie details
End of the Spear
“Dare to Make Contact”
2005 Adventure · Drama · History 1h 48m
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TMDB
6.3 / 10
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"End of the Spear" is the story of Mincayani, a Waodani tribesman from the jungles of Ecuador. When five young missionaries, among them Jim Elliot and Nate Saint, are speared to death by the Waodani in 1956, a series of events unfold to change the lives of not only the slain missionaries' families, but also Mincayani and his people.
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What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over End of the Spear?
For the defence
The Prestige Tourist
“You like your greatness pre-approved.”
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The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Jim Hanon
Written by
Bill Ewing · Bart Gavigan · Jim Hanon
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Louie Leonardo
Mincayani
Chad Allen
Nate Saint / Steve Saint / Narrator
Jack Guzman
Kimo
Chase Ellison
Young Steve Saint
Sylvia Jefferies
Barbara Youderian
C
Christina Souza
Dayumae
C
Chemo Mepaquito
Gikita
Court is in session
Put End of the Spear on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Importance has entered the chat.”
The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.