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Het Verlangen
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Het Verlangen

2017-03-23 · 90 min · ★ 5.2

Comedy

Two brothers get caught up in a bitter battle for honor when they attempt to save their ailing publishing company by having an uncultured but attractive woman pose as the author of an unknown talent's literary masterpiece.

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Directors
Joram Lürsen
Production companies
Topkapi Films, BNNVARA
Countries
Netherlands
Status
Released

Top Cast

Chantal JanzenChantal JanzenBrigitte Hooijmakers
Gijs NaberGijs NaberMarc Goudemondt
Alex KlaasenAlex KlaasenBoudewijn Goudemondt
Peter BolhuisPeter BolhuisHerman Schulte
Jelka van HoutenJelka van HoutenMariska van Loo
Bram van der VlugtBram van der VlugtAlfred Goudemondt
Anne Wil BlankersAnne Wil BlankersNienke Goudemondt
Cynthia AbmaCynthia AbmaJeanne van Schaik
Jochum ten HaafJochum ten HaafAaron Golsteijn
Matteo van der GrijnMatteo van der GrijnAndré
Matthijs van NieuwkerkMatthijs van Nieuwkerk
Jan MulderJan Mulder
Robert Vuijsje
Ronald GiphartRonald Giphart
Mano BouzamourMano Bouzamour

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