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Punk Lawyer

Advocaat van de Hanen

Synopsis

A young Amsterdam lawyer seems to be doing well, but occasionally he is overwhelmed by an unstoppable need for booze. During one of his delirious episodes, he witnesses the death of a squatter at a police station. Worried about his career, he hesitates to speak out.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Gerrit van Elst
Screenplay & Story
Kitty Verrips, Gerrit van Elst, A.F. Th. van der Heijden
Original Score
Paul M. van Brugge
Original Title
Advocaat van de Hanen
Country of Origin
Netherlands
Spoken Languages
Dutch
Runtime
1h 42m
Production Studios
Verenigde Arbeiders Radio Amateurs (VARA), Sigma Film Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Gerrit van Elst

Screenplay & Story

Kitty Verrips, Gerrit van Elst, A.F. Th. van der Heijden

Original Score & Music

Paul M. van Brugge

Film Editing

Mario Steenbergen

Producers

Matthijs van Heijningen

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:A.F. Th. van der Heijden

Department Leadership Roster

Gerrit van Elst

Director

Mario Steenbergen

Editor

Kitty Verrips

Writer

Matthijs van Heijningen

Matthijs van Heijningen

Producer

Gerrit van Elst

Writer

Vincent de Pater

Production Design

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Punk Lawyer.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Punk Lawyer

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Punk Lawyer about?

A young Amsterdam lawyer seems to be doing well, but occasionally he is overwhelmed by an unstoppable need for booze. During one of his delirious episodes, he witnesses the death of a squatter at a police station. Worried about his career, he hesitates to speak out.

Who directed Punk Lawyer?

Punk Lawyer was directed by Gerrit van Elst.

Who stars in Punk Lawyer?

The principal cast of Punk Lawyer includes Pierre Bokma, Margo Dames, Peter Oosthoek, Beppie Melissen, Marcel Hensema.

When was Punk Lawyer released and how long is it?

Punk Lawyer was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.

Who composed the musical score for Punk Lawyer?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Punk Lawyer was composed by Paul M. van Brugge.

Is Punk Lawyer based on a book or true story?

Punk Lawyer is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "A.F. Th. van der Heijden".