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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.
Directed by Pieter Kuijpers · Written by Hugo Heinen
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Cast
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Jeroen Krabbé Gerard Wesselinck -
Jan Decleir John Voerman -
Astrid Joosten Herself -
Theu Boermans Leo Verkerk -
Carly Wijs Jane Keppler -
Damien Hope Jongen in de bus -
Janni Goslinga Anna Voerman -
Marjon Brandsma Elly Voerman -
Gijs de Lange Paul Kruiswijck -
Hans Leendertse Leeuwenkamp -
Chris Comvalius Heleen Wagemakers - Aat Ceelen Colleague of John
Make it a double feature
2h 51m together
Off Screen
Boys
Both from Pieter Kuijpers.
