The Unemployment Club(2001)
Le club des chômeurs
"The Unemployment Club" is a social comedy whose backdrop is the decline of the steel industry in the south of Luxembourg. Somewhat in the style of Ken Loach, it has been described as a Luxembourg "Full Monty".
The Unemployment Club Synopsis
In Differdange, in the South of Luxembourg, six unemployed men decide to create the "Dole Club", whose rules forbid its members to work, even in the very unlikely event that they are offered a job. Geronimo, Théid, Frunnes, Sonny Boy, Abbes and Petz all agree to abide by the strict regulations of the club. In accordance with them, they manage to survive. But they can do it only on petty theft and other swindles, which is bound to end badly...
The Unemployment Club (2001) is a comedy film directed by Andy Bausch, released on January 1, 2001 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Thierry van Werveke, Myriam Muller, Fernand Fox and Luc Feit. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Andy Bausch
- Writers:
- Andy Bausch, Jean-Louis Schlesser
- Producers:
- Nicolas Steil
- Cinematographer:
- Jako Raybaut
- Composer:
- Serge Tonnar
- Production:
- Fama Film, Iris Productions, SFDRS, SRG SSR, Film Fund Luxembourg
- Status:
- Released
The Unemployment Club Cast & Crew
Main cast
Thierry van Werveke
as Jerôme Klein dit Géronimo
- Myriam Muller
Myriam Muller
as Angie
- Fernand Fox
Fernand Fox
as Abbes
Luc Feit
as Fränz Welwerding dit Sonny Boy
Christian Kmiotek
as Patrick dit Petz
Marco Lorenzini
as Frunnes
- Véronique Fauconnet
Véronique Fauconnet
as Teresa
André Jung
as Theodor Linari dit Théid
Marja-Leena Junker
as Jackel
- Kim Anthony
Kim Anthony
as Petz jeune
- Gilles Duprel
Gilles Duprel
as Le fils de Geronimo
- Albert Federspiel
Albert Federspiel
as Le chanteur de la fanfare
Key crew
Directed by Andy Bausch, written by Andy Bausch and Jean-Louis Schlesser, produced by Nicolas Steil.
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The Unemployment Club Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Unemployment Club – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Unemployment Club online?
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The Unemployment Club (2001) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Unemployment Club?
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The main cast of The Unemployment Club (2001) includes Thierry van Werveke, Myriam Muller, Fernand Fox, Luc Feit and Christian Kmiotek. The film was directed by Andy Bausch. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Unemployment Club released?
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The Unemployment Club was released on January 1, 2001 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is The Unemployment Club worth watching?
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The Unemployment Club (2001) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.