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The Verdict
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The Verdict

2013-10-09 · 111 min · ★ 6.8

Crime · Drama · Thriller

When his wife's murderer is released due to a procedural error, Luc will do everything in his power to stop it from happening... He is going to take justice into his own hands and will then compete with the constitutional state which let him down.

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Directors
Jan Verheyen
Production companies
VTM, Eyeworks
Countries
Belgium
Status
Released

Top Cast

Koen De BouwKoen De BouwLuc Segers
Johan LeysenJohan LeysenLawyer Jan De Cock
Veerle BaetensVeerle BaetensLawyer Teugels
Jappe ClaesJappe ClaesAttorney-General Vanderbiest
Joke DevynckJoke DevynckElla de Graeve
Jo De MeyereKarel Puype
Chris LommeChris LommeLouise Puype
Hendrik AertsKenny de Groot
Viviane de MuynckViviane de MuynckJudge Van Rillaer
Wouter HendrickxWouter HendrickxInspector Vercauteren
Sven de RidderSven de RidderJan Ravoet
Vic de WachterVic de WachterMinister van Justitie
Dirk TuypensDirk TuypensOnderzoeksrechter Walter Veldeman
Nell CattrysseNell CattrysseAnna Segers
Robbie CleirenRobbie CleirenWim Devos
Ella LeyersElla LeyersSabine
Wietse TangheWietse TangheSimon
Karel DeruweKarel DeruweMarc Des Bouvrie
Camilia BlereauCamilia BlereauJeanine De Meuter
Joris Van DaelCipier Cel Luc

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