The 4th Man (1983)
Original title: De vierde man
The 4th Man is a 1983 Dutch-language thriller movie directed by Paul Verhoeven, with a running time of 1h 38m. It stars Jeroen Krabbé, Renée Soutendijk and Thom Hoffman.
Morbid Catholic writer Gerard Reve, bisexual, alcoholic, and experiencing frequent visions of death, is invited to give a lecture at the Vlissingen literature club. While in the Amsterdam railway station, he's attracted to a handsome man who embarks on another train. Gerard meets club treasurer and beautician Christine Halsslag, and engage in a one-night-stand. The next morning, Gerard sees a picture of Christine's boyfriend Herman and recognises him as the man at the train station. He urges her to bring Herman to her house to spend a couple of days together, but with ulterior intentions of seduction. During a night on his own, Gerard finds and watches film reels, discovering that Christine had married each; all of whom died in tragic accidents. Believing Christine is a Black Widow, Gerard begins to question whether Herman or he will be her doomed fourth man.
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What is The 4th Man about?
Morbid Catholic writer Gerard Reve, bisexual, alcoholic, and experiencing frequent visions of death, is invited to give a lecture at the Vlissingen literature club. While in the Amsterdam railway station, he's attracted to a handsome man who embarks on another train. Gerard meets club treasurer and beautician Christine Halsslag, and engage in a one-night-stand. The next morning, Gerard sees a picture of Christine's boyfriend Herman and recognises him as the man at the train station. He urges her to bring Herman to her house to spend a couple of days together, but with ulterior intentions of seduction. During a night on his own, Gerard finds and watches film reels, discovering that Christine had married each; all of whom died in tragic accidents. Believing Christine is a Black Widow, Gerard begins to question whether Herman or he will be her doomed fourth man.
When was The 4th Man released?
The 4th Man was released on 23 March 1983.
How long is The 4th Man?
The 4th Man runs 1h 38m.
Who made The 4th Man?
The 4th Man was directed by Paul Verhoeven.
Cast
- Jeroen Krabbé as Gerard Reve
- Renée Soutendijk as Christine Halslag
- Thom Hoffman as Herman
- Dolf de Vries as Dr De Vries
- Geert de Jong as Nurse Ria Josefs
- Hans Veerman as Undertaker
- Hero Muller as Hein Josefs
- Caroline de Beus as Adrienne
- Reinout Bussemaker as Johan Verdijk - First husband
- Erik J. Meijer as Corporal Gé Verdonk - Second husband
- Ursul de Geer as Henk Lunders - Third husband
- Filip Bolluyt as Surfer