Based on the Novel

Based on the Novel

Everyone gets what they deserve behind the scenes of the movie world

1999 · 98 min · ★ 5.7 · Drama, Comedy

The movie stars you see on the screen have once been selected amongst others. The glamor of the premiere is preceded by mug shots, selections, interviews, wining, dining, backstabbing and sex. In the end, everyone gets what they deserve.

Directed by Eddy Terstall · Written by Eddy Terstall

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