Greetings and a Living (1974)
Billy, a 20-year-old working-class youth, returns from military service hoping to build an independent life. Instead, he clashes with his father over his future and reluctantly takes a job in construction. After his friend Mike, a migrant worker, dies in an accident caused by the contractor’s greed, Billy lashes out in anger and loses his job. At the same time, his relationship with his girlfriend Mieke begins to fall apart when she is suspended from her teaching position.
Director: Patrick Le Bon
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: August 23, 1974
Cast
- Hans Royaards - Billy
- Romain Deconinck - Father
Original Language: nl
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Greetings and a Living about?
- Billy, a 20-year-old working-class youth, returns from military service hoping to build an independent life. Instead, he clashes with his father over his future and reluctantly takes a job in construction. After his friend Mike, a migrant worker, dies in an accident caused by the contractor’s greed, Billy lashes out in anger and loses his job. At the same time, his relationship with his girlfriend Mieke begins to fall apart when she is suspended from her teaching position.
- Who directed Greetings and a Living?
- Greetings and a Living was directed by Patrick Le Bon.
- Who stars in Greetings and a Living?
- Greetings and a Living stars Hans Royaards, Romain Deconinck.
- How long is Greetings and a Living?
- Greetings and a Living has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Greetings and a Living?
- Greetings and a Living is a Drama film.