The End (1978)

Facing a grim prognosis of only six months, Wendell Lawson refuses to passively accept his fate. Instead of succumbing to a drawn-out decline, he resolves to orchestrate his own departure. In a desperate act of agency, Wendell seeks an unlikely accomplice: a profoundly delusional psychiatric patient. This bizarre alliance sets the stage for a darkly comedic and morally complex journey. Together, they navigate the treacherous landscape of mortality, forcing audiences to confront profound questions about life, death, and the right to choose one's own ending. Their unconventional partnership raises compelling ethical dilemmas.