The 4th Man (1983)
Overview
Morbid Catholic writer Gerard Reve–bisexual, alcoholic, and experiencing frequent visions of death–is invited to give a lecture at the Vlissingen literature club. While in the Amsterdam railway station, he's attracted to a handsome man who embarks on another train. Gerard meets club treasurer and beautician Christine Halsslag, and engage in a one-night-stand. The next morning, Gerard sees a picture of Christine's boyfriend Herman and recognises him as the man at the train station. He urges her to bring Herman to her house to spend a couple of days together, but with ulterior intentions of seduction. During a night on his own, Gerard finds and watches film reels, discovering that Christine had married each; all of whom died in tragic accidents. Believing Christine is a Black Widow, Gerard begins to question whether Herman or he will be her doomed fourth man.
Overview
Morbid Catholic writer Gerard Reve–bisexual, alcoholic, and experiencing frequent visions of death–is invited to give a lecture at the Vlissingen literature club. While in the Amsterdam railway station, he's attracted to a handsome man who embarks on another train. Gerard meets club treasurer and beautician Christine Halsslag, and engage in a one-night-stand. The next morning, Gerard sees a picture of Christine's boyfriend Herman and recognises him as the man at the train station. He urges her to bring Herman to her house to spend a couple of days together, but with ulterior intentions of seduction. During a night on his own, Gerard finds and watches film reels, discovering that Christine had married each; all of whom died in tragic accidents. Believing Christine is a Black Widow, Gerard begins to question whether Herman or he will be her doomed fourth man.
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Release Date
March 23, 1983
Rating
Runtime
1h 38m
Official Trailer from YouTube
Jeroen Krabbé
Gerard Reve
Renée Soutendijk
Christine Halslag
Thom Hoffman
Herman
Dolf de Vries
Dr De Vries
Geert de Jong
Nurse Ria Josefs
Hans Veerman
Undertaker
Hero Muller
Hein Josefs
Caroline de Beus
Adrienne
Reinout Bussemaker
Johan Verdijk - First husband
Erik J. Meijer
Corporal Gé Verdonk - Second husband
Ursul de Geer
Henk Lunders - Third husband
Filip Bolluyt
Surfer
Hedda Lornie
Stationer
Paul Nygaard
Violinist
Guus van der Made
Train steward
Pamela Teves
Nurse
Hella Faassen
Admirer
Helen Hedy
Newsagent
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