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Wild Romance

  • 20062006
  • 1h 43m
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Wild Romance (2006)
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The start of the career of Herman Brood, who lived his life filled with sex, drugs and rock 'n roll. Guided by his manager they aim to take over the USA with his music.The start of the career of Herman Brood, who lived his life filled with sex, drugs and rock 'n roll. Guided by his manager they aim to take over the USA with his music.The start of the career of Herman Brood, who lived his life filled with sex, drugs and rock 'n roll. Guided by his manager they aim to take over the USA with his music.
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402
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  • Director
    • Jean van de Velde
  • Writers
    • Maarten Lebens(screenplay)
    • Jean van de Velde
  • Stars
    • Daniël Boissevain
    • Marcel Hensema
    • Andy Nyman
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  • Director
    • Jean van de Velde
  • Writers
    • Maarten Lebens(screenplay)
    • Jean van de Velde
  • Stars
    • Daniël Boissevain
    • Marcel Hensema
    • Andy Nyman
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    • 2User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 2 nominations

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    Daniël Boissevain
    • Herman Broodas Herman Brood
    Marcel Hensema
    Marcel Hensema
    • Koos van Dijkas Koos van Dijk
    Andy Nyman
    Andy Nyman
    • Leo Leitneras Leo Leitner
    George Rossi
    George Rossi
    • Bruce McFaddenas Bruce McFadden
    Karina Smulders
    Karina Smulders
    • Nina Hagenas Nina Hagen
    Margje Wittermans
    • Ria van Dijkas Ria van Dijk
    Elisa Beuger
    Elisa Beuger
    • Dorienas Dorien
    Maarten Rischen
    • Dany Lademacheras Dany Lademacher
    Joop Bonekamp
    • Ceesas Cees
    Helge Slikker
    Helge Slikker
    • Freddie van Kampenas Freddie van Kampen
    Bartho Staalman
    • Peter (band member)as Peter (band member)
    Hugo Konings
    • Ferdie (band member)as Ferdie (band member)
    Diede Zillinger Molenaar
    • Gerrit (band member)as Gerrit (band member)
    Joke Tjalsma
    • Herman's Motheras Herman's Mother
    Bert Luppes
    Bert Luppes
    • Joop Broodas Joop Brood
    Evert de Jager
    • Koos' Fatheras Koos' Father
    Frédérique van der Hoeven
    • Bombita #1as Bombita #1
    Leona Philippo
    • Bombita #2as Bombita #2
    • Director
      • Jean van de Velde
    • Writers
      • Maarten Lebens(screenplay)
      • Jean van de Velde
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    Dutch rock singer, junkie and sex addict Herman Brood probably never outgrew his petty native Groningen bars scene, hadn't publican Koos van Dijk neglected his pub and wife to become Brood's devoted manager, even supplying drugs. They form a band, Brood and his Wild Romance, mainly more junk punks, but gradually build a reputation and after replacing the loser musicians launch a record, largely financed by Koos's conservative pa. Now Brood decides to aim for the top, New York's most exclusive club. Nearly Herman is lost to a stable relationship, but an OD saves his career. Koos gets them engaged by a US studio for a tour, but the Yanks plan to take over and Herman surprises everyone. —KGF Vissers
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    • Trivia
      This move won the 2007 'Golden Onion' (Dutch Razzie) for biggest flop, as only 28.000 visitors watched the movie.
    • Goofs
      In the beginning of the movie (set in 1974) we hear the song 'Ding-a-dong' by Teach-In. This song is to be released only in 1975.
    • Quotes

      Koos van Dijk: You little kut kabouter!

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    8/10
    Five Years (the early years) of the Rock&Roll Years of the only Dutch Rock&Roll artist
    The director catches one thing very good, the 'love' between the 2 main characters; Koos 'Coach' van Dijk & Herman Brood. They feel they are sort of intertwined; one needing the other to excel. This is exceptionally well-done; even in their darkest hour, the need to expose what is the energetic drive of the rock&roll machine is obvious to both of them. Not only being in it for the money, but just for the sake of it. Brood had talents; not being an extraordinary singer ( on the contrary: a mediocre type of voice), but gifted with words in catching the so-called zeitgeist (f.i. the I-era: I love you like I love myself...) and living the credo; you'd better do it from the heart...( don't you do it with the head). The movie highlights the early years 1974-1979- Herman's breakthrough years. Being just a ex-member (pianoplayer) of a famed Dutch bluesband with a lot of ambition becoming a star, to the success of being a star and not giving in to one's ideals. Dreaming of making a statement was their mission and both characters ( on one hand: the manager Koos & artist Herman and on the other hand director Jean van de Velde) can truly state: mission accomplished!
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    • Release date
      • November 9, 2006 (Netherlands)
    • Country of origin
      • Netherlands
    • Official sites
      • Official site (Netherlands)
      • Official site (Netherlands)
    • Languages
      • Dutch
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Shpritsz
    • Filming locations
      • Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
    • Production companies
      • M4all
      • RTL Entertainment
      • Woodline Productions
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    • Budget
      • €4,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $194,815
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 43 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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