The Illusionist (1983 film)

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The Illusionist (Dutch: De illusionist) is a 1983 Dutch comedy film directed by Jos Stelling and starring Freek de Jonge. The film has no dialogue. It won the Golden Calf for Best Feature Film at the 1984 Netherlands Film Festival.[1] The film was loosely based on a theater show by de Jonge called De Tragiek from 1980.[2]

The Illusionist
Directed byJos Stelling
Written byFreek de Jonge
Jos Stelling
Produced byJos Stelling
CinematographyTheo van de Sande
Edited byRimko Haanstra
Music byWillem Breuker
Production
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Jos Stelling Filmprodukties
Release date
  • 6 October 1983 (1983-10-06)
Running time
90 minutes
CountryNetherlands

Plot

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It tells the story of a family with two sons. One of which is sent to a psychiatric hospital and the other looks for him there.[3]

Cast

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  • Freek de Jonge as the illusionist
  • Jim van der Woude as brother
  • Catrien Wolthuizen as mother
  • Gerard Thoolen as father
  • Carel Lapere as grandfather
  • Craig Eubanks as magician
  • Gerrie van der Klei as assistant

References

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  1. ^ Canby, Vincent (1985-04-17). "Movie Review - The Illusionist". The New York Times. Retrieved 2010-07-27.
  2. ^ "Filmoverzicht".
  3. ^ "De Illusionist - VPRO Cinema".
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