Wijster(2008)
Wijster Synopsis
On 2 December 1975, a journalist is one of many passengers on the slow train that is kidnapped near Wijster by young South Moluccans. After some terrifying moments, he makes contact with the hijackers and starts acting as their go-between. Meanwhile, his wife and daughter, as well as his mistress keep themselves abreast of things through the media. The train hijacking lasts for twelve days and claims a few lives.
Wijster (2008) is a thriller and drama film directed by Paula van der Oest, released on February 4, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Jaap Spijkers, Roos Netjes, Anniek Pheifer and Marlies Heuer. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Paula van der Oest
- Status:
- Released
Wijster Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jaap Spijkers
Roos Netjes
Anniek Pheifer
Marlies Heuer
Gerson Oratmangoen
Lore Dijkman
- Wim Bouwens
Wim Bouwens
as Verslaggever
- Johann Glaubitz
Johann Glaubitz
as Vriend van Rob & Marijke
Key crew
Directed by Paula van der Oest.
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Wijster Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Wijster – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Wijster?
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The main cast of Wijster (2008) includes Jaap Spijkers, Roos Netjes, Anniek Pheifer, Marlies Heuer and Gerson Oratmangoen. The film was directed by Paula van der Oest. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Wijster released?
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Wijster was released on February 4, 2008 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Wijster worth watching?
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Wijster (2008) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.