The 4th Man
De vierde man
“Christine is young, beautiful and rich. Her three husbands all died tragically. It's time for Christine to find her fourth man.”
Synopsis
A writer whose lover is a woman widowed three times begins to suspect she may be responsible for her husbands' deaths.
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The 4th Man (1983) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-08-28
Top Cast
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Jeroen Krabbé
Gerard Reve
Renée Soutendijk
Christine Halslag
Thom Hoffman
Herman
Dolf de Vries
Dr De Vries
Geert de Jong
Nurse Ria Josefs
Hans Veerman
Undertaker
Hero Muller
Hein Josefs
Caroline de Beus
Adrienne
Reinout Bussemaker
Johan Verdijk - First husband
Erik J. Meijer
Corporal Gé Verdonk - Second husband
Ursul de Geer
Henk Lunders - Third husband
Filip Bolluyt
Surfer
Hedda Lornie
Stationer
Paul Nygaard
Violinist
Guus van der Made
Train steward
Pamela Teves
Nurse
Hella Faassen
Admirer
Helen Hedy
Newsagent
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 27, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Verhoeven
- Screenplay & Story
- Gerard Soeteman, Gerard Reve
- Original Score
- Loek Dikker
- Original Title
- De vierde man
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Verenigde Nederlandsche Filmcompagnie (VNF), Rob Houwer Film Holland
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Verhoeven
Gerard Soeteman, Gerard Reve
Loek Dikker
Jan de Bont
Ine Schenkkan
Rob Houwer
Department Leadership Roster
Gerard Soeteman
Writer
Paul Verhoeven
Director
Ine Schenkkan
Editor
Jan de Bont
Director of Photography
Loek Dikker
Original Music Composer
Elly Claus
Costume Design
Rob Houwer
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The 4th Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The 4th Man about?
A writer whose lover is a woman widowed three times begins to suspect she may be responsible for her husbands' deaths.
Who directed The 4th Man?
The 4th Man was directed by Paul Verhoeven.
Who stars in The 4th Man?
The principal cast of The 4th Man includes Jeroen Krabbé, Renée Soutendijk, Thom Hoffman, Dolf de Vries, Geert de Jong.
When was The 4th Man released and how long is it?
The 4th Man was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The 4th Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The 4th Man was composed by Loek Dikker.
Is The 4th Man based on a book or true story?
The 4th Man is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Gerard Reve".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The 4th Man?
The 4th Man holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).