Off Screen(2005)
Off Screen Synopsis
March 11th, 2002. John R. takes the head of security and 17 others hostage in Amsterdam biggest skyscraper. John R. demands to speak with the Philips head of Sound&Vision. His goal is to warn people about a large-scale fraud, aimed at brainwashing consumers by means of widescreen TV sets. In the film, we find out about John's preliminary frustrations, his bizarre encounter with Philips head of Sound&Vision Gerard Wesselinck, their impossible friendship, rivalry and John's armed attempt to force the executive to do penance in public.
Off Screen (2005) is a fantasy, crime and thriller film directed by Pieter Kuijpers, released on February 3, 2005 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Jeroen Krabbé, Jan Decleir, Astrid Joosten and Theu Boermans. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 19 ratings.
- Director:
- Pieter Kuijpers
- Writers:
- Hugo Heinen
- Producers:
- Reinier Selen, Edwin van Meurs
- Cinematographer:
- Bert Pot
- Composer:
- Portrait II
- Production:
- Rinkel Film & TV Productions BV
- Status:
- Released
Off Screen Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jeroen Krabbé
as Gerard Wesselinck
Jan Decleir
as John Voerman
Astrid Joosten
as Herself
Theu Boermans
as Leo Verkerk
Carly Wijs
as Jane Keppler
Damien Hope
as Jongen in de bus
Janni Goslinga
as Anna Voerman
Marjon Brandsma
as Elly Voerman
Gijs de Lange
as Paul Kruiswijck
Hans Leendertse
as Leeuwenkamp
Chris Comvalius
as Heleen Wagemakers
- Aat Ceelen
Aat Ceelen
as Colleague of John
Key crew
Directed by Pieter Kuijpers, written by Hugo Heinen, produced by Reinier Selen and Edwin van Meurs.
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Off Screen Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 19 ratings.
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Off Screen – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Off Screen online?
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Off Screen (2005) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Off Screen?
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The main cast of Off Screen (2005) includes Jeroen Krabbé, Jan Decleir, Astrid Joosten, Theu Boermans and Carly Wijs. The film was directed by Pieter Kuijpers. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Off Screen released?
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Off Screen was released on February 3, 2005 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is Off Screen worth watching?
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Off Screen (2005) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 19 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy, crime and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.