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2005★ 6.5 · 191h 34mFantasyCrimeThriller

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March 11th, 2002. John R. takes the head of security and 17 others hostage in Amsterdam biggest skyscraper. John R. demands to speak with the Philips head of Sound&Vision. His goal is to warn people about a large-scale fraud, aimed at brainwashing consumers by means of widescreen TV sets. In the film, we find out about John's preliminary frustrations, his bizarre encounter with Philips head of Sound&Vision Gerard Wesselinck, their impossible friendship, rivalry and John's armed attempt to force the executive to do penance in public.

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Jeroen Krabbé
as Gerard Wesselinck

Jan Decleir
as John Voerman

Janni Goslinga
as Anna Voerman

Astrid Joosten
as Herself

Gijs de Lange
as Paul Kruiswijck

Chris Comvalius
as Heleen Wagemakers

Carly Wijs
as Jane Keppler

Marjon Brandsma
as Elly Voerman

Aat Ceelen
as Colleague of John

Hans Leendertse
as Leeuwenkamp

Han Kerckhoffs
as Driver Mr. Wesselink

Theu Boermans
as Leo Verkerk

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Release date: 2005-02-03

Runtime: 1h 34m

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FantasyCrimeThriller

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