The Ballad of Robbie de Wee (2013)
Len van Jaarsveld used to be on the top of his game. As one of the country’s leading music producers he had it all: the stars, the hits, the connections and the. But it all came crashing down: his wife left him, his bands abandoned him, the creditors moved in and he found himself on the street with nothing. As he’s about to hit rock bottom Len is introduced to a rising new star Robbie de Wee. A shy young man with an amazing natural talent, this youngster has success written all over him. Len sees this kid as a ticket back into the music industry and he’s determined to make him a star. He takes Robbie on, organizing tours, publicity, music videos and helps Robbie climb the ladder to stardom while rediscovering his own formidable business talents. But when a young girl is found dead in the singer’s hotel room, Len goes into overdrive to protect his star from the media and the authorities.
Cast
- Neil Sandilands - Len Van Jaarsveld
- Marno Van der Merwe - Robbie De Wee
- Anna-Mart van der Merwe - Erna Verwey
- Rolanda Marais - Louise van Jaarsveld
- Altus Theart - Boet
- Sarah Theron - Cybelene
- Jacques Gombault - Visser
- Elzette Maarschalk - Marie De Wee
- Leandri Scholtz - Lisa
- Monica Muller - Sasha
Screenplay
Keywords
musician
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Ballad of Robbie de Wee about?
- Len van Jaarsveld used to be on the top of his game. As one of the country’s leading music producers he had it all: the stars, the hits, the connections and the. But it all came crashing down: his wife left him, his bands abandoned him, the creditors moved in and he found himself on the street with nothing. As he’s about to hit rock bottom Len is introduced to a rising new star Robbie de Wee. A shy young man with an amazing natural talent, this youngster has success written all over him. Len sees this kid as a ticket back into the music industry and he’s determined to make him a star. He takes Robbie on, organizing tours, publicity, music videos and helps Robbie climb the ladder to stardom while rediscovering his own formidable business talents. But when a young girl is found dead in the singer’s hotel room, Len goes into overdrive to protect his star from the media and the authorities.
- Who directed The Ballad of Robbie de Wee?
- The Ballad of Robbie de Wee was directed by Darrell James Roodt.
- Who stars in The Ballad of Robbie de Wee?
- The Ballad of Robbie de Wee stars Neil Sandilands, Marno Van der Merwe, Anna-Mart van der Merwe, Rolanda Marais, Altus Theart, Sarah Theron.
- How long is The Ballad of Robbie de Wee?
- The Ballad of Robbie de Wee has a runtime of 1h 49m (109 minutes).
- What genre is The Ballad of Robbie de Wee?
- The Ballad of Robbie de Wee is a Thriller, Drama film.
- Where was The Ballad of Robbie de Wee produced?
- The Ballad of Robbie de Wee was produced in South Africa.