The 4th Man
"Christine is young, beautiful and rich. Her three husbands all died tragically. It's time for Christine to find her fourth man."
Originally released in 1983. The 4th Man is a thriller/mystery film. directed by Paul Verhoeven.
Starring Jeroen Krabbé, Renée Soutendijk, and Thom Hoffman
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 23, 1983
42 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (184 votes)
Language
NL
Original language
Country
Netherlands
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jeroen Krabbé
as Gerard Reve
Renée Soutendijk
as Christine Halslag
Thom Hoffman
as Herman
Dolf de Vries
as Dr De Vries
Geert de Jong
as Nurse Ria Josefs
Hans Veerman
as Undertaker
Hero Muller
as Hein Josefs
Caroline de Beus
as Adrienne
Reinout Bussemaker
as Johan Verdijk - First husband
Erik J. Meijer
as Corporal Gé Verdonk - Second husband
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- NL
Production Companies
- Verenigde Nederlandsche Filmcompagnie (VNF)
- Rob Houwer Film Holland
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The 4th Man about?
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...
Who directed The 4th Man?
The 4th Man was directed by Paul Verhoeven.
How long is The 4th Man?
The 4th Man has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was The 4th Man released?
The 4th Man was released on March 23, 1983 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The 4th Man?
The main cast of The 4th Man includes Jeroen Krabbé, Renée Soutendijk, Thom Hoffman, Dolf de Vries, Geert de Jong.
Is The 4th Man worth watching?
The 4th Man has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 184 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.