Abel(1986)
Abel Synopsis
Abel has never left home (literally). After failing with doctors and psychiatrists, Abel's father Victor brings home Christine, a friend, in an attempt to teach Abel basic social skills. But Victor's wife Duif accuses him of having an affair, and in the ensuing row Abel is thrown out into the street. But help is at hand when he runs into kind-hearted stripper Zus - whose show Victor is obsessed with…
Abel (1986) is a comedy and drama film directed by Alex van Warmerdam, released on February 27, 1986 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Alex van Warmerdam, Henri Garcin, Olga Zuiderhoek and Annet Malherbe. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 44 ratings.
- Director:
- Alex van Warmerdam
- Writers:
- Frans Weisz, Alex van Warmerdam, Otakar Votoček
- Producers:
- Laurens Geels, Robert Swaab, Dick Maas
- Cinematographer:
- Marc Felperlaan
- Production:
- First Floor Features, Orkater Foundation, VPRO
- Status:
- Released
Abel (1986) Trailer
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Abel Cast & Crew
Main cast
Alex van Warmerdam
as Abel
Henri Garcin
as Victor
Olga Zuiderhoek
as Duif
Annet Malherbe
as Zus
Loes Luca
as Christine
Peer Mascini
as Director
Marc van Warmerdam
as Fishmonger
Key crew
Directed by Alex van Warmerdam, written by Frans Weisz, Alex van Warmerdam and Otakar Votoček, produced by Laurens Geels, Robert Swaab and Dick Maas.
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Abel Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 44 ratings.
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Abel – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Abel online?
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Abel (1986) is currently available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Abel?
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The main cast of Abel (1986) includes Alex van Warmerdam, Henri Garcin, Olga Zuiderhoek, Annet Malherbe and Loes Luca. The film was directed by Alex van Warmerdam. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Abel released?
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Abel was released on February 27, 1986 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Abel worth watching?
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Abel (1986) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 44 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Abel?
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Yes. The official Abel trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.