Luger (film)

Luger
Directed byTheo van Gogh
Written byTheo van Gogh
StarringThom Hoffman
Edited byTheo van Gogh
Music byRainer Hensel
Release date
  • 1982 (1982)
Running time
85 minutes
CountryNetherlands
LanguagesDutch
German

Luger is a 1982 Dutch film directed by Theo van Gogh. The film was written and directed (his debut) by van Gogh and was filmed in black and white.

Cast

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The lead role (Chris Luger) is played by Thom Hoffman who plays a psychopath with fascist tendencies. The other main role is played by Laurien Hildering (her only acting credit).

Synopsis

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The film is about the kidnapping of the mentally impaired daughter of a millionaire. The kidnapping is an attempt to get rich quickly by the main character. The father refuses, however, to pay the ransom.

Controversy

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The film was controversial as it contained a scene in which two kittens were put in a washing machine.

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  • Luger in the Dutch Film Archives (in Dutch). It is reputedly the only copy left. It is on the playlist for the Dutch Film Festival in 2016.