The Ballad of Robbie de Wee

The Ballad of Robbie de Wee (2013)


  • Genre: Thriller, Drama
  • Release Date: 2013-10-23
  • Runtime: 1h 49min
  • Language: Afrikaans
  • Production Company: The Karoo Film Company
  • Production Country: South Africa
  • Director: Darrell James Roodt

Summary

Len van Jaarsveld used to be on the top of his game. As one of the country’s leading music producers he had it all: the stars, the hits, the connections and the. But it all came crashing down: his wife left him, his bands abandoned him, the creditors moved in and he found himself on the street with nothing. As he’s about to hit rock bottom Len is introduced to a rising new star Robbie de Wee. A shy young man with an amazing natural talent, this youngster has success written all over him. Len sees this kid as a ticket back into the music industry and he’s determined to make him a star. He takes Robbie on, organizing tours, publicity, music videos and helps Robbie climb the ladder to stardom while rediscovering his own formidable business talents. But when a young girl is found dead in the singer’s hotel room, Len goes into overdrive to protect his star from the media and the authorities.

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  • Neil Sandilands

    as Len Van Jaarsveld
  • Marno Van der Merwe

    as Robbie De Wee
  • Anna-Mart van der Merwe

    as Erna Verwey
  • Rolanda Marais

    as Louise van Jaarsveld
  • Altus Theart

    as Boet
  • Sarah Theron

    as Cybelene
  • Jacques Gombault

    as Visser
  • Elzette Maarschalk

    as Marie De Wee
  • Leandri Scholtz

    as Lisa
  • Monica Muller

    as Sasha
  • Deon Maas

    as Dj
  • Richard van der Westhuizen

    as Uncle Corrie
  • Cobus Visser

    as Uncle Jan Du Toit
  • Deon Coetzee

    as Captain Coetzee
  • Jakkie Groenewald

    as Sgt Gerrie Brink
  • Jurgen Hellberg

    as Auditor
  • Thea Vermeulen

    as Hotel Receptionist
  • Mark Buyskes

    as Business man
  • Zelna Prinsloo

    as Shop Assistant
  • Kyle Hecht-Wendt

    as Band member
  • Hendré Joubert

    as Band member
Directing Darrell James Roodt Director
Writing Deon Meyer Writer

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