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Feature film — 1986

Abel (1986)

6.41h 40mComedy — Drama

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

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Cast & crew

Alex van Warmerdam as Abel

Alex van Warmerdam

Abel

Henri Garcin as Victor

Henri Garcin

Victor

Olga Zuiderhoek as Duif

Olga Zuiderhoek

Duif

Annet Malherbe as Zus

Annet Malherbe

Zus

Loes Luca as Christine

Loes Luca

Christine

Peer Mascini as Director

Peer Mascini

Director

Marc van Warmerdam as Fishmonger

Marc van Warmerdam

Fishmonger

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