My Friend, or The Hidden Life of Jules Depraeter
1979, Dutch. Directed by Fons Rademakers.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Dutch
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Fons RademakersDirector
- Peter FaberJules Depraeter
- André van den HeuvelJohn Jensens
- Dirk de BatistHenri Vannoote
- Magda CnuddeOndine van Aalst
- Pleuni TouwHelene Te Winckel
- Kees ter BruggenCecile
- Paul CammermansHektor Morgenhand
- Camilia BlereauFloorke Vannoote
- Frank AendenboomAndre
- Herbert Flacklt. Tille
- Germaine PascalMadame Lebelle
- Florence JaminMevrouw Jensens
Details
- Released
- 4 April 1979
- Original title
- Mijn Vriend, Of Het verborgen leven van Jules Depraeter
- Country
- Belgium, Netherlands
- Written by
- Gerard Soeteman
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Who directed My Friend, or The Hidden Life of Jules Depraeter?
My Friend, or The Hidden Life of Jules Depraeter (1979) was directed by Fons Rademakers and stars Peter Faber, André van den Heuvel, Dirk de Batist.