
Feature film — 1986
Abel (1986)
Abel has never left home (literally). After failing with doctors and psychiatrists, Abel's father Victor brings home Christine, a friend, in an attempt to teach Abel basic social skills. But Victor's wife Duif accuses him of having an affair, and in the ensuing row Abel is thrown out into the street. But help is at hand when he runs into kind-hearted stripper Zus - whose show Victor is obsessed with…
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A high-signal pick with 45 votes.
First Floor Features / Orkater Foundation / VPRO
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Director: Alex van Warmerdam
On screen
Cast & crew

Alex van Warmerdam
Abel

Henri Garcin
Victor

Olga Zuiderhoek
Duif

Annet Malherbe
Zus

Loes Luca
Christine

Peer Mascini
Director

Marc van Warmerdam
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