The Sacrament(1989)
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The Sacrament Synopsis
The 1950s. A family has its annual family reunion to commemorate the anniversary of mother's death. People drink and eat heavily and after a while all restrictions are lost. Family members start venting old frustrations, discussions and tensions. Eventually one homosexual young man gets depressed and a drama escalates.
The Sacrament (1989) is a comedy and drama film directed by Hugo Claus, released on November 16, 1989 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Ann Petersen, Carl Ridders, Jan Decleir and Marc Didden. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Hugo Claus
- Writers:
- Hugo Claus, Hugo Claus
- Producers:
- Patrick Conrad, Paul Breuls
- Cinematographer:
- Gilberto Azevedo
- Production:
- Silent Sunset Productions
- Budget:
- $1,000,000
- Status:
- Released
The Sacrament Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ann Petersen
as Natalie
Carl Ridders
as Claude
Jan Decleir
as Albert
Marc Didden
as Gigi
Chris Lomme
as Lotte
Frank Aendenboom
as Dee Dee
Linda Schagen Van Leeuwen
as Lutje
- Brit Alen
Brit Alen
as Tilly
Blanka Heirman
as Taatje
- An de Donder
An de Donder
as Jeanne
- Hugo Van Den Berghe
Hugo Van Den Berghe
as Antoine
Key crew
Directed by Hugo Claus, written by Hugo Claus and Hugo Claus, produced by Patrick Conrad and Paul Breuls.
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The Sacrament Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 9 ratings.
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The Sacrament – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Sacrament online?
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The Sacrament (1989) is available to stream on Sooner, and to rent or buy from Sooner. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Sacrament?
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The main cast of The Sacrament (1989) includes Ann Petersen, Carl Ridders, Jan Decleir, Marc Didden and Chris Lomme. The film was directed by Hugo Claus. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Sacrament released?
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The Sacrament was released on November 16, 1989 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is The Sacrament worth watching?
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The Sacrament (1989) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 9 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.