Luger (film)

Luger
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Theo van Gogh
Written by	Theo van Gogh
Starring	Thom Hoffman
Edited by	Theo van Gogh
Music by	Rainer Hensel
Release date	1982 (1982)
Running time	85 minutes
Country	Netherlands
Languages	Dutch German

Luger is a 1982 Dutch film directed by Theo van Gogh. The film was written and directed (his debut) by van Gogh and was filmed in black and white.

Cast

The lead role (Chris Luger) is played by Thom Hoffman who plays a psychopath with fascist tendencies. The other main role is played by Laurien Hildering (her only acting credit).

Synopsis

The film is about the kidnapping of the mentally impaired daughter of a millionaire. The kidnapping is an attempt to get rich quickly by the main character. The father refuses, however, to pay the ransom.

Controversy

The film was controversial as it contained a scene in which two kittens were put in a washing machine.

External links

• Luger in the Dutch Film Archives (in Dutch). It is reputedly the only copy left. It is on the playlist for the Dutch Film Festival in 2016.