The Northerners (1992)
A black comedy set in the 1960s in a small Netherlands community, populated by a cast of eccentrics, all of whom hold a range of sexual obsessions and frustrated desires.
Director: Alex van Warmerdam
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 108 min
Release Date: April 17, 1992
Cast
- Jack Wouterse - Jacob
- Annet Malherbe - Martha
- Rudolf Lucieer - Anton
- Leonard Lucieer - Thomas
- Loes Wouterson - Elisabeth
- Alex van Warmerdam - Plagge
- Veerle Dobbelaere - Agnes
- Dary Some - Black man
- Theo van Gogh - Fat Willy
- Jacques Commandeur - Teacher
Screenplay
Music: Vincent van Warmerdam
Cinematography: Marc Felperlaan
Editing: René Wiegmans
Production: Pierson, Heldring & Pierson N.V., First Floor Features, Pierson
Country: Netherlands
Language: Français, Nederlands
Original Language: nl
Themes
Dark Humor and Macabre Comedy, Unexpected Friendships, Dark Comedy and Twisted Humor, Neighbor Feud and the Path to Reconciliation, Eccentric Neighbor and Hilarious Chaos
Keywords
neglect, dark comedy, netherlands, butcher, butcher's shop, neighbor, suburb, 1960s
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Northerners about?
- A black comedy set in the 1960s in a small Netherlands community, populated by a cast of eccentrics, all of whom hold a range of sexual obsessions and frustrated desires.
- Who directed The Northerners?
- The Northerners was directed by Alex van Warmerdam.
- Who stars in The Northerners?
- The Northerners stars Jack Wouterse, Annet Malherbe, Rudolf Lucieer, Leonard Lucieer, Loes Wouterson, Alex van Warmerdam.
- How long is The Northerners?
- The Northerners has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
- What genre is The Northerners?
- The Northerners is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was The Northerners produced?
- The Northerners was produced in Netherlands.
- What are the themes of The Northerners?
- The themes of The Northerners include: Dark Humor and Macabre Comedy, Unexpected Friendships, Dark Comedy and Twisted Humor, Neighbor Feud and the Path to Reconciliation, Eccentric Neighbor and Hilarious Chaos.