Hector
Synopsis
Hector's parents sent him to an orphanage in treatment for smallpox but... they never picked him up. 35 years later, he still lives in the orphanage, surrounded by children, his playmates. Till a forgotten aunt remembers that he exists. She'll get him to participate in the bakery of her husband, Achilles, to work. Hector shows his skills on the basis of unexpected inventions. So he helps Jos, the son of Achilles, to accomplish his dream to be a cycling champion. Hector's good humor and childlike manner overcomes all resistance and pulls his entire entourage along on the path to success. From now on he can learn what love is...
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Hector Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-04-17
Top Cast
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Urbanus
Hector
Sylvia Millecam
Ella Mattheusen
Frank Aendenboom
Achiel Mattheusen
Herbert Flack
Grégoire Ghijssels
Marc Van Eeghem
Jos Mattheusen
Hein van der Heijden
Swa Ghijssels
Ann Petersen
Zuster Abdis
Kees Hulst
Toneelregisseur
Josse De Pauw
Commentator
Fred Van Kuyk
Wedstrijdleider
Chris Cauwenberghs
Fietsenmaker
Yvonne Verbeeck
Zuster Carbon
Maja van den Broecke
Ikebana
Duck Jetten
Ikebana
Cas Baas
Dokter
Pieter Lutz
Bedrogen graaf
Patrick Conrad
Filmregisseur
Hilde Heijnen
Dienstmaagd
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.2M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stijn Coninx
- Screenplay & Story
- Stijn Coninx, Urbanus, Walter Van Den Broeck, Albert Ter Heerdt
- Original Score
- Jan de Wilde
- Original Title
- Hector
- Country of Origin
- Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.2M
- Production Studios
- Multimedia (BE), Linden Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stijn Coninx
Stijn Coninx, Urbanus, Walter Van Den Broeck, Albert Ter Heerdt
Jan de Wilde
Willy Stassen
Kees Linthorst, Ann Van Aken, Sandrine Deegen
Erwin Provoost, Jos van der Linden
Department Leadership Roster
Stijn Coninx
Director
Willy Stassen
Director of Photography
Stijn Coninx
Writer
Urbanus
Writer
Walter Van Den Broeck
Writer
Erwin Provoost
Producer
Jos van der Linden
Producer
Kees Linthorst
Editor
Ann Van Aken
Editor
Sandrine Deegen
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hector
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What is Hector about?
Hector's parents sent him to an orphanage in treatment for smallpox but... they never picked him up. 35 years later, he still lives in the orphanage, surrounded by children, his playmates. Till a forgotten aunt remembers that he exists. She'll get him to participate in the bakery of her husband, Achilles, to work. Hector shows his skills on the basis of unexpected inventions. So he helps Jos, the son of Achilles, to accomplish his dream to be a cycling champion. Hector's good humor and childlike manner overcomes all resistance and pulls his entire entourage along on the path to success. From now on he can learn what love is...
Who directed Hector?
Hector was directed by Stijn Coninx.
Who stars in Hector?
The principal cast of Hector includes Urbanus, Sylvia Millecam, Frank Aendenboom, Herbert Flack, Marc Van Eeghem.
When was Hector released and how long is it?
Hector was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
How much did Hector make at the box office?
Hector grossed $4.2M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Hector?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hector was composed by Jan de Wilde.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hector?
Hector holds official age classifications: FR: 10 (Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.).