Off Screen
March 11th, 2002. John R. takes the head of security and 17 others hostage in Amsterdam biggest skyscraper. John R. demands to speak with the Philips head of Sound&Vision. His goal is to warn people about a large-scale fraud, aimed at brainwashing consumers by means of widescreen TV sets. In the film, we find out about John's preliminary frustrations, his bizarre encounter with Philips head of Sound&Vision Gerard Wesselinck, their impossible friendship, rivalry and John's armed attempt to force the executive to do penance in public.
Top Cast
Jeroen Krabbé
Gerard Wesselinck
Jan Decleir
John Voerman
Astrid Joosten
Herself
Theu Boermans
Leo Verkerk
Carly Wijs
Jane Keppler
Damien Hope
Jongen in de bus
Janni Goslinga
Anna Voerman
Marjon Brandsma
Elly Voerman
Gijs de Lange
Paul Kruiswijck
Hans Leendertse
Leeuwenkamp
Chris Comvalius
Heleen Wagemakers
Aat Ceelen
Colleague of John
Wannie de Wijn
Colleague of John
Han Kerckhoffs
Driver Mr. Wesselink
Truus te Selle
Secretary Mr. Wesselink
Emma Kuijpers
John's granddaughter
Stijn Kuijpers
John's grandson
Turan Furat
Security guard
Robby Kensmil
Security guard
Berith Stijfhoorn
Reporter SBS 6
