Luger
1982 · 85 min · ★ 6.0 · Crime, Drama
Chris Luger, a fascistic psychopath from The Hague, kidnaps the simple-minded daughter of a millionaire. Her dad refuses to pay the ransom.
Directed by Theo van Gogh · Written by Theo van Gogh
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Thom Hoffman Chris Luger - L Laurien Hildering Lelia Marsjaupt
- J Jan Cocheret
- W Willem Klein
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