Everybody's Famous! (2000)

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97 min - Comedy | Drama | Music - 12 April 2000 (Belgium)

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Ratings: 6.9/10 from 2,283 users Metascore: 60/100
Reviews: 38 user | 35 critic | 18 from Metacritic.com

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
	Josse De Pauw	...	Jean Vereecken
	Eva van der Gucht	...	Marva Vereecken
	Werner De Smedt	...	Willy Van Outreve
	Thekla Reuten	...	Debbie
	Victor Löw	...	Michael Jensen
	Gert Portael	...	Chantal Vereecken
	Ianka Fleerackers	...	Gaby
	Alice Reys	...	Lizzy
	George Arrendell	...	Knappe man
	François Beukelaers	...	NTO directeur
	Silvia Claes	...	Omroepster
	Marc Didden	...	Cameraman
	Sien Eggers	...	Debbies buurvrouw
	Lut Hannes	...	Vriendin van Marva's moeder
	Wim Opbrouck	...	Rik De Visser

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Storyline

Jean is a family man and factory worker who dreams of becoming a songwriter. Pinning his hopes on his teenage daughter, Marva, he takes her to singing contests in which the awkward and overweight girl struggles to belt out a tune. When Jean is suddenly fired because of cut backs, he is ashamed and even more desperate to have his daughter succeed. In a chance meeting Jean kidnaps the most famous pop star in the country and holds her hostage demanding to be heard by the music industry. Catching the attention of the media and the eyes of the nation, Jean and Marva realize that the show must go on until everyone is famous. Written by Sujit R. Varma

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How far are you willing to go to become a star? [translation of Dutch tagline]

Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Music

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Rated R for some sexuality/nudity See all certifications »

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Belgium | Netherlands | France

Language:

Dutch | English | Spanish

Release Date:

12 April 2000 (Belgium) See more »

Also Known As:

Everybody Famous See more »

Filming Locations:

Wintam, Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$17,104 (USA) (8 July 2001) (4 Screens)

Gross:

$74,628 (USA) (22 July 2001)

Company Credits

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Canal+, Eurimages, Flanders Film Fund See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

97 min

Color:

Color

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Quotes

Jean Vereecken: Do you know how much she makes a year? A million, without gigs.
Willy Van Outreve: So what?
Jean Vereecken: You don't think that's a lot?
Willy Van Outreve: Jean, others make a lot more than a million.
Jean Vereecken: Yeah, but they're not sleeping in my car, are they?
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Connections

References The Seven Year Itch (1955) See more »

Everybody's Famous! (2000)
Iedereen beroemd! (original title)

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