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My Friend, or The Hidden Life of Jules Depraeter (1979)
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other title: Mijn Vriend, Of Het verborgen leven van Jules Depraeter / The Judge's Friend …
Based on a notorious Belgian court case, My Friend, or The Hidden Life of Jules Depraeter follows Jules Depraeter, a charming but manipulative businessman from Ghent who becomes entangled in robbery, fraud and conspiracy. When police discover stolen jewels and securities in the trunk of a garage owner linked to him, a complex investigation unfolds. During the trial, Depraeter attempts to save himself by accusing a respected investigating judge of masterminding the crimes and plotting the murder of his own wife. Told through courtroom scenes and flashbacks, the film gradually reveals a web of lies, corruption and psychological manipulation.

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Soldier of Orange (1977)
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★ 6.5 14 ratings
保罗·范霍文 actor: 鲁特格尔·哈尔 / 杰罗恩·克拉比 …
other title: 青葱岁月 / Soldaat van Oranje …
Plot Summary for Soldaat van Oranje (1977) This film depicts World War II through the eyes of several Dutch men. It covers the beginning of the war, the Nazi occupation and the liberation. It has resistance fighters, Nazi collaborators, torture by the Gestapo and nekkid boobs. The film manages to be both entertainment and a very serious and patriotic portrayal of the role of Holland in WWII. Summary written by Mark Logan {[email protected]}

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Flesh+Blood (1985)
Flesh+Blood
★ 7.6 18 ratings
保罗·范霍文 / Paul Verhoeven actor: 鲁特格尔·哈尔 / Rutger Hauer …
other title: 冷血奇兵 / 铁血武士 …
A band of medieval mercenaries take revenge on a noble lord who decides not to pay them by kidnapping the betrothed of the noble's son. As the plague and warfare cut a swathe of destruction throughout the land, the mercenaries hole up in a castle and await their fate.