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The Misfortunates

2009

1h 48m

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7.2/10

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13-year-old Gunther Strobbe grows up surrounded by alcohol, trash and his completely useless father and uncles. Slowly but surely, he's being prepared for the same hapless life. Can he defy his destiny?

Directors

Felix van Groeningen

Writers

Christophe Dirickx(screenplay by)

Felix van Groeningen(screenplay by)

Dimitri Verhulst(screenplay by)

Stars

Kenneth Vanbaeden

Valentijn Dhaenens

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Top cast

Kenneth Vanbaeden

Kleine Gunther Strobbe (13 jaar)

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Valentijn Dhaenens

Gunther Strobbe

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Marcel 'Celle' Strobbe

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Wouter Hendrickx

Lowie 'Petrol' Strobbe

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Johan Heldenbergh

Pieter 'Breejen' Strobbe

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Koen Strobbe

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Meetje

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Rosie

Pauline Grossen

Sylvie

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Vriendin Gunther

Directeur school

André

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Charlotte Vandermeersch

Konijn

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Rostje

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Franky

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Sara de Bosschere

Nele Fockedey

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Deurwaarder

Directors

Felix van Groeningen

Writers

Christophe Dirickx(screenplay by)

Felix van Groeningen(screenplay by)

Dimitri Verhulst(screenplay by)

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Details

Release date

October 7, 2009 (United States)

Country of origin

Belgium

Language

Dutch

Production company

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