De Terugtocht
Synopsis
Rob Van Eyck’s De Terugtocht (1981) is a bleak, unforgiving slice of Flemish cult cinema. The gritty revenge thriller follows a man returning to his hostile native village after serving seven years for a rape and murder he did not commit. Instead of a fresh start, he faces brutal social isolation and relentless torment from the locals. Driven to the edge, his quest to find the real killers spins out of control, trapping him in a tragic, inescapable cycle of violence.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Rob Van Eyck
- Screenplay & Story
- Chris Bossers, Roland Frederickx
- Original Score
- Pol Kessels
- Original Title
- De Terugtocht
- Country of Origin
- Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Flemish Film Productions, Ministerie van Nederlandse Kultuur
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rob Van Eyck
Chris Bossers, Roland Frederickx
Pol Kessels
Rob Van Eyck
Department Leadership Roster
Rob Van Eyck
Director
Chris Bossers
Writer
Roland Frederickx
Writer
Rob Van Eyck
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About De Terugtocht
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What is De Terugtocht about?
Rob Van Eyck’s De Terugtocht (1981) is a bleak, unforgiving slice of Flemish cult cinema. The gritty revenge thriller follows a man returning to his hostile native village after serving seven years for a rape and murder he did not commit. Instead of a fresh start, he faces brutal social isolation and relentless torment from the locals. Driven to the edge, his quest to find the real killers spins out of control, trapping him in a tragic, inescapable cycle of violence.
Who directed De Terugtocht?
De Terugtocht was directed by Rob Van Eyck.
Who stars in De Terugtocht?
The principal cast of De Terugtocht includes Roland Frederickx, Jacques Verbist, Betty Janssens, Guido De Belder, Marie-José Jacobs.
When was De Terugtocht released and how long is it?
De Terugtocht was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for De Terugtocht?
The original motion picture soundtrack for De Terugtocht was composed by Pol Kessels.