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The Illusionist

Original title: De illusionist
  • 19831983
  • 1h 30m
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6.9/10
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The Illusionist (1983)
Comedy
At the center of this extremely visualized narrative are the illusionist and his brother, who is lazy on the basis of either great love, or exorbitant envy of the brother. Having spoiled the... Read allAt the center of this extremely visualized narrative are the illusionist and his brother, who is lazy on the basis of either great love, or exorbitant envy of the brother. Having spoiled the sick son in a psychiatric hospital, the mother blesses the illusionist on a long journey ... Read allAt the center of this extremely visualized narrative are the illusionist and his brother, who is lazy on the basis of either great love, or exorbitant envy of the brother. Having spoiled the sick son in a psychiatric hospital, the mother blesses the illusionist on a long journey with one suitcase. The ensuing whirlwind of events drags the heroes deeper into his turbul... Read all
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
703
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    • Jos Stelling
    • Jos Stelling
    • Freek de Jonge
  • Stars
    • Freek de Jonge
    • Jim van der Woude
    • Catrien Wolthuizen
    • Jos Stelling
    • Jos Stelling
    • Freek de Jonge
  • Stars
    • Freek de Jonge
    • Jim van der Woude
    • Catrien Wolthuizen
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    • 3User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    Freek de Jonge
    • De Illusionist
    Jim van der Woude
    • Zijn Broer
    Catrien Wolthuizen
    • Zijn Moeder
    Gerard Thoolen
    Gerard Thoolen
    • Zijn Vader
    Carel Lapere
    • Grootvader
    Craig Eubanks
    • Tovenaar
    Gerrie van der Klei
    • Zijn Assistent
    Arthur Japin
    Ank van der Moer
    Hugo van Riet
      • Jos Stelling
      • Jos Stelling
      • Freek de Jonge
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      There is no understandable Dutch dialogue in the film (only some mumbling).

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    Amusing and intriguing till the end.
    This film is a must-see for the fans of the stageshows of Freek de Jonge. The film contains scenes, which are very amusing, and some are quite surrealistic. What strikes me about this film is that there's no dialog at all, and so this standup-comedian has to keep the film going on visual only. In this he clearly succeeded and it makes the film intriguing till the end.
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    • Mar 13, 2000

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      • April 17, 1985 (United States)
      • Netherlands
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      • Jos Stelling Filmprodukties BV
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    • 1 hour 30 minutes
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