The Misfortunates (2009)
Overview
13-year-old Gunther Strobbe grows up surrounded by alcohol, trash and his completely useless father and uncles. Slowly but surely, he's being prepared for the same hapless life. Can he defy his destiny?
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | nl |
| Popularity | 5.945 |
Directed By
Felix van Groeningen
Crew
Christophe Dirickx
Felix van Groeningen
Felix van Groeningen
Dimitri Verhulst
Dimitri Verhulst
Frans van Gestel
Alberte Gautot
Rudy Verzyck
Nico Leunen
An Rydant
Jeroen Beker
Dirk Impens
Jef Neve
Chris Lievens
Ruben Impens
TOP CAST
Kenneth Vanbaeden
Kleine Gunther Strobbe (13 jaar)
Valentijn Dhaenens
Gunther Strobbe
Koen De Graeve
Marcel 'Celle' Strobbe
Wouter Hendrickx
Lowie 'Petrol' Strobbe
Johan Heldenbergh
Pieter 'Breejen' Strobbe
Bert Haelvoet
Koen Strobbe
Gilda De Bal
Meetje
Natali Broods
Rosie
Pauline Grossen
Sylvie
Sofie Palmers
Vriendin Gunther
Guy Dermul
Directeur school
Jos Geens
André
Charlotte Vandermeersch
Konijn
Lynn Van Royen
Rostje
Yves Degryse
Franky
Sara de Bosschere
Nele Fockedey
Robbie Cleiren
Deurwaarder
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