The Joke
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Synopsis
A young man is a bit drunk and decides by way of a joke to rob the local gas station to scare a girl who tends the station whom he fancies. Things take a bad turn and he's arrested for real. Nobody seems to believe he was only kidding.
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- Director
- Wim Telders
- Screenplay & Story
- Jos Vandeloo
- Original Score
- Theo Mertens
- Original Title
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- Country of Origin
- Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- W.T. Filmen
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wim Telders
Jos Vandeloo
Theo Mertens
Wim Telders
Wim Telders
Wim Telders
Department Leadership Roster
Wim Telders
Director
Wim Telders
Producer
Wim Telders
Director of Photography
Wim Telders
Editor
Jos Vandeloo
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Joke
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What is The Joke about?
A young man is a bit drunk and decides by way of a joke to rob the local gas station to scare a girl who tends the station whom he fancies. Things take a bad turn and he's arrested for real. Nobody seems to believe he was only kidding.
Who directed The Joke?
The Joke was directed by Wim Telders.
Who stars in The Joke?
The principal cast of The Joke includes Sylvain Michiel, Josée Schroyens, Alfons Vaerenbergh, Marcel Van Craen, Louis Janssens.
When was The Joke released and how long is it?
The Joke was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 50m.
Who composed the musical score for The Joke?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Joke was composed by Theo Mertens.