Abel
Synopsis
Abel has never left home (literally). After failing with doctors and psychiatrists, Abel's father Victor brings home Christine, a friend, in an attempt to teach Abel basic social skills. But Victor's wife Duif accuses him of having an affair, and in the ensuing row Abel is thrown out into the street. But help is at hand when he runs into kind-hearted stripper Zus - whose show Victor is obsessed with…
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Abel (1986) [HD / Trailer]
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-12-23
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 27, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 15, 2002
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alex van Warmerdam
- Screenplay & Story
- Otakar Votoček, Frans Weisz, Alex van Warmerdam
- Original Score
- Vincent van Warmerdam
- Original Title
- Abel
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- First Floor Features, Orkater Foundation, VPRO
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alex van Warmerdam
Otakar Votoček, Frans Weisz, Alex van Warmerdam
Vincent van Warmerdam
Marc Felperlaan
Hans van Dongen
Laurens Geels, Dick Maas, Robert Swaab
Department Leadership Roster
Alex van Warmerdam
Director
Laurens Geels
Producer
Dick Maas
Producer
Robert Swaab
Producer
Marc Felperlaan
Director of Photography
Hans van Dongen
Editor
Harry Ammerlaan
Production Design
Otakar Votoček
Writer
Frans Weisz
Writer
Alex van Warmerdam
Writer
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What is Abel about?
Abel has never left home (literally). After failing with doctors and psychiatrists, Abel's father Victor brings home Christine, a friend, in an attempt to teach Abel basic social skills. But Victor's wife Duif accuses him of having an affair, and in the ensuing row Abel is thrown out into the street. But help is at hand when he runs into kind-hearted stripper Zus - whose show Victor is obsessed with…
Who directed Abel?
Abel was directed by Alex van Warmerdam.
Who stars in Abel?
The principal cast of Abel includes Alex van Warmerdam, Henri Garcin, Olga Zuiderhoek, Annet Malherbe, Loes Luca.
When was Abel released and how long is it?
Abel was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Abel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Abel was composed by Vincent van Warmerdam.