The Memory of a Killer
(2003)
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The Memory of a Killer
(2003)
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Bieke Cuypers
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| Dirk Roofthooft | ... |
Vader Cuypers
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Werner De Smedt | ... | |
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Hilde De Baerdemaeker | ... |
Linda de Leenheer
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Geert Van Rampelberg | ... |
Tom Coemans
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| Jan Decleir | ... |
Angelo Ledda
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Patrick Descamps | ... |
Gilles Resnais
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Anne-Caroline Suberville | ... |
Dienster
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Jan Dyck | ... |
Taxi Driver
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Miek Van Bocxtaele | ... |
Receptionist
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Deborah Ostrega | ... |
Anja
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Gene Bervoets | ... |
Seynaeve
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Els Dottermans | ... |
Eva Van Camp
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Lucas Van den Eynde | ... |
Bob Van Camp
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Vincke and Verstuyft are one of the best detective teams of the Antwerp police force. When they are confronted with the disappearance of a top official and the murder of two prostitutes, the trail leads to the almost retired assassin Angelo Ledda. Since Ledda starts showing symptoms of Alzheimer's, it's getting more and more difficult to complete his contracts. When he has to murder a 12-year old call-girl, he refuses and becomes a target himself. While Vincke and Verstuyft are chasing him and counting the corpses, Ledda is taking care of his employers. Written by BlackHawk
I was surprised to read several negative comments on this site about "De Zaak Alzheimer". Some people seem to think that the movie wasn't worth the hype, but I disagree with this. I think this is the best Belgian cop thriller ever made. The story (based on the novel of Jef Geeraerts) is brilliantly written and the cast is outstanding. Our best Belgian actors give top performances. Jan Decleir, Koen De Bouw, Werner De Smedt and Jo De Meyere are wonderful.
When I would see an American movie who is similar to "De Zaak Alzheimer", I'd probably give it 8/10. What so special about "De Zaak Alzheimer"? It is a Belgian production, made with a limited budget and a cast and crew who doesn't have that much experience in making cop thrillers in an American style. So I'm convinced the movie is really worth the hype. Also that fact that the movie was nominated and won several awards in other countries, proves Erik Van Looy really made a good impression with his movie. I also heard they're negotiating for an American adaptation of the book, what also proves the value of the movie and the book.
A sequel? No, not a sequel but an adaptation of another book of Jef Geeraerts would be suitable. Erik Van Looy is also planning on doing this, but I read it is possible we will have to wait several years for this adaptation because the expectations will be high and Van Looy of course doesn't want to disappoint the audience.
To conclude my comment I can only repeat the fact that "De Zaak Alzheimer" is a great movie and I can't hardly wait to see the American adaptation (they talked about Morgan Freeman for one of the leading roles) and the next adaptation of a Jef Geeraerts-novel by Erik Van Looy.
9/10