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The 4th Man (1983)

The 4th Man (1983)

Thriller Mystery

Christine is young, beautiful and rich. Her three husbands all died tragically. It's time for Christine to find her fourth man.

Release Date: 1983, March 23
Directors: Paul Verhoeven
Countries: Netherlands
Production: Verenigde Nederlandsche Filmcompagnie (VNF), Verenigde Nederlandsche Filmcompagnie (VNF), Rob Houwer Film Holland, Rob Houwer Film Holland
Cast: Jeroen Krabbé, Renée Soutendijk, Thom Hoffman, Dolf de Vries, Geert de Jong, Pamela Teves, Reinout Bussemaker, Ursul de Geer, Hero Muller, Filip Bolluyt, Hans Veerman, Guus van der Made

Overview:

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.

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