The Northerners(1992)
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The Northerners Synopsis
A black comedy set in the 1960s in a small Netherlands community, populated by a cast of eccentrics, all of whom hold a range of sexual obsessions and frustrated desires.
The Northerners (1992) is a comedy and drama film directed by Alex van Warmerdam, released on April 17, 1992 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Jack Wouterse, Annet Malherbe, Rudolf Lucieer and Leonard Lucieer. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 64 ratings.
- Director:
- Alex van Warmerdam
- Writers:
- Aat Ceelen, Alex van Warmerdam
- Producers:
- Laurens Geels, Dick Maas
- Cinematographer:
- Marc Felperlaan
- Production:
- Pierson, Heldring & Pierson N.V., First Floor Features, Pierson
- Status:
- Released
The Northerners (1992) Trailer
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The Northerners Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jack Wouterse
as Jacob
Annet Malherbe
as Martha
Rudolf Lucieer
as Anton
- Leonard Lucieer
Leonard Lucieer
as Thomas
Loes Wouterson
as Elisabeth
Alex van Warmerdam
as Plagge
Veerle Dobbelaere
as Agnes
- Dary Some
Dary Some
as Black man
Theo van Gogh
as Fat Willy
Jacques Commandeur
as Teacher
Loes Luca
as Fat Willy's Mother
Leny Breederveld
as Buurvrouw
Key crew
Directed by Alex van Warmerdam, written by Aat Ceelen and Alex van Warmerdam, produced by Laurens Geels and Dick Maas.
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The Northerners Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 64 ratings.
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The Northerners – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Northerners online?
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The Northerners (1992) is available to stream on Brew, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and MovieMe. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Northerners?
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The main cast of The Northerners (1992) includes Jack Wouterse, Annet Malherbe, Rudolf Lucieer, Leonard Lucieer and Loes Wouterson. 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 The Northerners released?
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The Northerners was released on April 17, 1992 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is The Northerners worth watching?
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The Northerners (1992) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 64 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 The Northerners?
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Yes. The official The Northerners trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.