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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.

Cast

Jeroen Krabbé

Played Gerard Wesselinck
Jan Decleir

Played John Voerman
Astrid Joosten

Played Herself
Theu Boermans

Played Leo Verkerk
Carly Wijs

Played Jane Keppler
Damien Hope

Played Jongen in de bus
Janni Goslinga

Played Anna Voerman
Marjon Brandsma

Played Elly Voerman
Gijs de Lange

Played Paul Kruiswijck

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