The 4th Man (1983)
Christine is young, beautiful and rich. Her three husbands all died tragically. It's time for Christine to find her fourth man.
Morbid Catholic writer Gerard Reve–bisexual, alcoholic, and experiencing frequent visions of death–is invited to give a lecture at the Vlissingen literature club. While in the Amsterdam railway station, he's attracted to a handsome man who embarks on another train. Gerard meets club treasurer and beautician Christine Halsslag, and engage in a one-night-stand. The next morning, Gerard sees a picture of Christine's boyfriend Herman and recognises him as the man at the train station. He urges her to bring Herman to her house to spend a couple of days together, but with ulterior intentions of seduction. During a night on his own, Gerard finds and watches film reels, discovering that Christine had married each; all of whom died in tragic accidents. Believing Christine is a Black Widow, Gerard begins to question whether Herman or he will be her doomed fourth man.
Cast
- Jeroen Krabbé - Gerard Reve
- Renée Soutendijk - Christine Halsslag
- Thom Hoffman - Herman
- Dolf de Vries - Dr. de Vries
- Geert de Jong - Ria
- Hans Veerman - Undertaker
- Hero Muller - Josefs
- Caroline de Beus - Adrienne
- Reinout Bussemaker - First Husband
- Erik J. Meijer - Second Husband
Screenplay
- Gerard Soeteman
- Gerard Reve (Novel)
Keywords
nightmare, alcohol, spider, vision, lgbt, catholicism, nederlands
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The 4th Man about?
- Morbid Catholic writer Gerard Reve–bisexual, alcoholic, and experiencing frequent visions of death–is invited to give a lecture at the Vlissingen literature club. While in the Amsterdam railway station, he's attracted to a handsome man who embarks on another train. Gerard meets club treasurer and beautician Christine Halsslag, and engage in a one-night-stand. The next morning, Gerard sees a picture of Christine's boyfriend Herman and recognises him as the man at the train station. He urges her to bring Herman to her house to spend a couple of days together, but with ulterior intentions of seduction. During a night on his own, Gerard finds and watches film reels, discovering that Christine had married each; all of whom died in tragic accidents. Believing Christine is a Black Widow, Gerard begins to question whether Herman or he will be her doomed fourth man.
- Who directed The 4th Man?
- The 4th Man was directed by Paul Verhoeven.
- Who stars in The 4th Man?
- The 4th Man stars Jeroen Krabbé, Renée Soutendijk, Thom Hoffman, Dolf de Vries, Geert de Jong, Hans Veerman.
- How long is The 4th Man?
- The 4th Man has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is The 4th Man?
- The 4th Man is a Thriller, Mystery film.
- Where was The 4th Man produced?
- The 4th Man was produced in Netherlands.