Off Screen
2005, Film, 94 min, Crime, Drama, Thriller, Dutch, 0, MoviePedia score 65
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.
Where to watch in India
- Free with ads on Plex, Plex Channel
Directed by Pieter Kuijpers
Cast
- Jeroen Krabbé as Gerard Wesselinck
- Jan Decleir as John Voerman
- Astrid Joosten as Self
- Theu Boermans as Leo Verkerk
- Marjon Brandsma as Elly Voerman
- Aat Ceelen as Colleague John
- Chris Comvalius as Heleen Wagemakers
- Gijs de Lange as Paul Kruiswijck
- Wannie de Wijn as Colleague John
- Sjoerd Dragtsma as Jongen in de bus
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