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The Ballad of Robbie de Wee (2013)

Genre : Thriller, Drama, Thriller, Drama

Runtime : 1H 49M

Director : Darrell James Roodt

Synopsis

Len van Jaarsveld used to be on the top of his game. As one of the country’s leading music producers he had it all: the stars, the hits, the connections and the. But it all came crashing down: his wife left him, his bands abandoned him, the creditors moved in and he found himself on the street with nothing. As he’s about to hit rock bottom Len is introduced to a rising new star Robbie de Wee. A shy young man with an amazing natural talent, this youngster has success written all over him. Len sees this kid as a ticket back into the music industry and he’s determined to make him a star. He takes Robbie on, organizing tours, publicity, music videos and helps Robbie climb the ladder to stardom while rediscovering his own formidable business talents. But when a young girl is found dead in the singer’s hotel room, Len goes into overdrive to protect his star from the media and the authorities.

Actors

Neil Sandilands
Neil Sandilands
Len Van Jaarsveld
Marno Van der Merwe
Marno Van der Merwe
Robbie De Wee
Anna-Mart van der Merwe
Anna-Mart van der Merwe
Erna Verwey
Rolanda Marais
Rolanda Marais
Louise van Jaarsveld
Altus Theart
Altus Theart
Boet
Sarah Theron
Sarah Theron
Cybelene
Jacques Gombault
Jacques Gombault
Visser
Elzette Maarschalk
Elzette Maarschalk
Marie De Wee
Leandri Scholtz
Leandri Scholtz
Lisa
Monica Muller
Monica Muller
Sasha
Deon Maas
Deon Maas
Dj
Richard van der Westhuizen
Richard van der Westhuizen
Uncle Corrie
Cobus Visser
Cobus Visser
Uncle Jan Du Toit
Deon Coetzee
Deon Coetzee
Captain Coetzee
Jakkie Groenewald
Jakkie Groenewald
Sgt Gerrie Brink
Jurgen Hellberg
Jurgen Hellberg
Auditor
Thea Vermeulen
Thea Vermeulen
Hotel Receptionist
Mark Buyskes
Mark Buyskes
Business man
Zelna Prinsloo
Zelna Prinsloo
Shop Assistant
Kyle Hecht-Wendt
Kyle Hecht-Wendt
Band member
Hendré Joubert
Hendré Joubert
Band member

Crews

Darrell James Roodt
Darrell James Roodt
Director
Deon Meyer
Deon Meyer
Writer

Trailers and other movies

Die Ballade van Robbie de Wee EPK
'Die Ballade van Robbie De Wee' (trailer) Feat. Marno van der Merwe

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