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Lek (2000)

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Based on a book about an infamous real scandal in the Dutch crime scene, the film aims at exposing the horrors caused by corruption on both sides of the law. A rookie policeman is coerced ... See full summary »

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Cas Jansen ...
Eddy
Ricky Koole ...
Ria
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Franco
Victor Löw ...
Jack
Gijs Scholten van Aschat ...
Ferdinand de Wit
Lou Landré ...
politiechef Berg
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Patrick
Ton Kas ...
Haveman
Jacqueline Blom ...
Gynaecologe
Loes Wouterson ...
Wachtcommandant
Ad Knippels ...
Agent Erik
Mohammed Azaay ...
Agent Suat (as Mohammed Azzay)
Kees Boot ...
Agent Kees
Rob Bartels ...
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Ben Ramakers ...
Agent Henk
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Based on a book about an infamous real scandal in the Dutch crime scene, the film aims at exposing the horrors caused by corruption on both sides of the law. A rookie policeman is coerced into obtaining secret information from a childhood friend turned gangster. The childhood friend turns informant. But his revelations are hardly the most important "leaks" in the story. In fact, the new relationship between old friends goes all wrong, and the young policeman becomes increasingly involved in a deadly web of lies, crimes, treason, and revenge, all seemingly out of control. Written by up and out

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Good Dutch movie
29 April 2000 | by (Amsterdam, Nederland) – See all my reviews

To be honest, I haven't seen a lot of Dutch films in my live.

Here in Holland, it appears like Dutch films aren't very appreciated. They tend to be long, symbolic and boring. None of these characteristics apply to this new movie though! It's a police thriller about a freshman police guy (Cas Jansen) who gets involved in a 'leak' affair and has no idea how to get out of this. No real original story here, but it is enjoyable. I found the supporting actors more interesting. Cas' criminal friend 'Sjakie' is played remarkably well and Cas' partner, Thomas Acda, gives the film a touch of humor. All in all, I enjoyed this movie a lot although it doesn't compare to Hollywood-counterparts, but can you ask this from a Dutch


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