Drama · Netherlands · 1996 · 1h 42m

Punk Lawyer

Advocaat van de Hanen

Director

Cast

Pierre Bokma as Mr. Ernst Quispel Margo Dames as Zwanet Peter Oosthoek as Quispel Sr. Beppie Melissen as Moeder Noppen Marcel Hensema as Pixley Hans Kesting as Hanekroot

Crew

Mario Steenbergen — Editor Gerrit van Elst — Writer Kitty Verrips — Writer A.F. Th. van der Heijden — Novel Matthijs van Heijningen — Producer Vincent de Pater — Production Design

Synopsis

A young Amsterdam lawyer seems to be doing well, but occasionally he is overwhelmed by an unstoppable need for booze. During one of his delirious episodes, he witnesses the death of a squatter at a police station. Worried about his career, he hesitates to speak out.

Key Collaborators

Gerrit van Elst Director Mario Steenbergen Editor Gerrit van Elst Writer Kitty Verrips Writer A.F. Th. van der Heijden Novel Matthijs van Heijningen Producer Vincent de Pater Production Design

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