Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.6/10
19 audience votes
Key crew
- Pieter KuijpersDirector
- Hugo HeinenWriter
- Portrait IIOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Jeroen KrabbéGerard Wesselinck
- Jan DecleirJohn Voerman
- Astrid JoostenHerself
- Theu BoermansLeo Verkerk
- Carly WijsJane Keppler
- Damien HopeJongen in de bus
- Janni GoslingaAnna Voerman
- Marjon BrandsmaElly Voerman
- Gijs de LangePaul Kruiswijck
- Hans LeendertseLeeuwenkamp
- Chris ComvaliusHeleen Wagemakers
- Aat CeelenColleague of John
Stills
Themes
hostage-taking