The 4th Man (1983)
Morbid Catholic writer Gerard Reve–bisexual, alcoholic, and experiencing frequent visions of death–is invited to give a lecture at the Vlissingen literature club. While in the Amsterdam railway station, he's attracted to a handsome man who embarks on another train. Gerard meets club treasurer and beautician Christine Halsslag, and engage in a one-night-stand. The next morning, Gerard sees a picture of Christine's boyfriend Herman and recognises him as the man at the train station. He urges her to bring Herman to her house to spend a couple of days together, but with ulterior intentions of seduction. During a night on his own, Gerard finds and watches film reels, discovering that Christine had married each; all of whom died in tragic accidents. Believing Christine is a Black Widow, Gerard begins to question whether Herman or he will be her doomed fourth man.
Director: Paul Verhoeven
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Jeroen Krabbé as Gerard Reve |
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Renée Soutendijk as Christine Halslag |
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Thom Hoffman as Herman |
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Dolf de Vries as Dr De Vries |
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Geert de Jong as Nurse Ria Josefs |
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Hans Veerman as Undertaker |
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Hero Muller as Hein Josefs |
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Caroline de Beus as Adrienne |
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Reinout Bussemaker as Johan Verdijk - First husband |
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Erik J. Meijer as Corporal Gé Verdonk - Second husband |
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Ursul de Geer as Henk Lunders - Third husband |
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Filip Bolluyt as Surfer |
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Hedda Lornie as Stationer |
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Paul Nygaard as Violinist |
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Guus van der Made as Train steward |
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Pamela Teves as Nurse |
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Hella Faassen as Admirer |
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Helen Hedy as Newsagent |
| Writing | Gerard Soeteman | Writer |
| Directing | Paul Verhoeven | Director |
| Writing | Gerard Reve | Novel |
| Art | Roland de Groot | Art Direction |
| Editing | Ine Schenkkan | Editor |
| Camera | Jan de Bont | Director of Photography |
| Sound | Loek Dikker | Original Music Composer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Elly Claus | Costume Design |
| Production | Rob Houwer | Producer |
| Crew | Christopher Tucker | Makeup Effects |
| Sound | Tom Tholen | Sound Designer |
| Sound | Meep Mulder | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Patrick de Loor | Hairstylist |
| Sound | Ad Roest | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Kathy Kühne | Makeup Artist |
