Man of Steel(1999)
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Man of Steel Synopsis
A romantic and funny coming-of-age story. Victor, a 13-year-old boy, is desperately looking for his First Kiss. When that First Kiss comes too close, Victor seeks refuge in his imagination, becoming the Man of Steel who has no emotions, because tears will make him rust. But no Man of Steel can resist Fania, a 13-year-old girl, for very long.
Man of Steel (1999) is a fantasy, drama, family and romance film directed by Vincent Bal, released on October 13, 1999 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Ides Meire, Charlotte De Ruytter, Peter Gorissen and Katelijne Damen. Viewers rate it 3.9 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Vincent Bal
- Writers:
- Vincent Bal
- Producers:
- Rudy Verzyck, Dirk Impens
- Cinematographer:
- Glynn Speeckaert
- Composer:
- Wim De Wilde
- Production:
- Favourite Films
- Status:
- Released
Man of Steel Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Ides Meire
Ides Meire
as Victor
- Charlotte De Ruytter
Charlotte De Ruytter
as Fania
Peter Gorissen
as Victor's Uncle
Katelijne Damen
as Victor's Aunt
Tania Garbarski
as Conchita
Gene Bervoets
as Victor's father
Marijke Pinoy
as Victor's mother
Peter van den Eede
as Fania's father
Wim Opbrouck
as Portier
- Jenny Tanghe
Jenny Tanghe
as Forewoman
Key crew
Directed by Vincent Bal, written by Vincent Bal, produced by Rudy Verzyck and Dirk Impens.
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Man of Steel Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 3.9/10 from 4 ratings.
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Man of Steel – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Man of Steel online?
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Who stars in Man of Steel?
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The main cast of Man of Steel (1999) includes Ides Meire, Charlotte De Ruytter, Peter Gorissen, Katelijne Damen and Tania Garbarski. The film was directed by Vincent Bal. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Man of Steel released?
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Man of Steel was released on October 13, 1999 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is Man of Steel worth watching?
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Man of Steel (1999) holds an average rating of 3.9 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.