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The Ballad of Robbie de Wee

Die Ballade van Robbie de Wee

Release: 2013-10-23 ·Runtime: 109m
Thriller Drama

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.

Production Countries

South Africa

Production Companies

The Karoo Film Company

Cast

Neil Sandilands Neil Sandilands as Len Van Jaarsveld
Anna-Mart van der Merwe Anna-Mart van der Merwe as Erna Verwey
Rolanda Marais Rolanda Marais as Louise van Jaarsveld
Altus Theart Altus Theart as Boet
Jacques Gombault Jacques Gombault as Visser
Cobus Visser Cobus Visser as Uncle Jan Du Toit
Deon Coetzee Deon Coetzee as Captain Coetzee
Jakkie Groenewald Jakkie Groenewald as Sgt Gerrie Brink
Jurgen Hellberg Jurgen Hellberg as Auditor

Crew

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