Lek (2000)

Director:

Jean van de Velde

Writers:

Simon de Waal (writer)
Jan van Daalen (novel)
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Release Date:

27 April 2000 (Netherlands)

Genre:

Action | Crime | Thriller

Tagline:

EERLIJK DUURT HET KORTST

Plot:

Based on a book about an infamous real scandal in the Dutch crime scene, the film aims at exposing the...

Plot Keywords:

Old Friend | Gangster | Mole | Luxury Car | Police Detective

Awards:

6 wins & 2 nominations

Cast

Cas Jansen	...	Eddy
Ricky Koole	...	Ria
Thomas Acda	...	Franco
Victor Löw	...	Jack
Gijs Scholten van Aschat	...	Ferdinand de Wit
Lou Landré	...	politiechef Berg
Jacob Derwig	...	Patrick
Ton Kas	...	Haveman
Jacqueline Blom	...	Gynaecologe
Loes Wouterson	...	Wachtcommandant
Ad Knippels	...	Agent Erik
Mohammed Azaay	...	Agent Suat (as Mohammed Azzay)
Kees Boot	...	Agent Kees
Rob Bartels	...	Agent
Ben Ramakers	...	Agent Henk
Jack Monkau	...	Bijl
Saskia Temmink	...	Partner Bijl
Ian Bok	...	Vorrink 1
Horace Cohen	...	Vorrink 2
Gerda Cronie	...	Sabine Kluge
Lukas Dijkema	...	Havenmeester
Angelique de Bruijne	...	Vrouw Jack
Paul Rigter	...	Jonge Chinees
Willem Drieling	...	Bloemenverkoper
André Arend van de Noord	...	Joegoslaaf
Micha Hulshof	...	Joegoslaaf
Dennis de Getrouwe	...	Neefje Jack 1
Armin Tashakoer	...	Neefje Jack 2
Michiel Nooter	...	Eigenaar nachtclub
Winston Rodriguez	...	Jongen bij Lamborghini
Adigun Arnaud	...	Jongen bij Lamborghini
Iwan Vogelland	...	Jongen bij Lamborghini
Lisa Portengen	...	Meisje bij Lamborghini
Simon de Waal	...	Crimineel
Tamer Avkapan	...	Shoarmaverkoper
Tijn Docter	...	06 Telefonist
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Daniël Boissevain	...	Wout
Ling Hu	...	Loempiaverkoopster
Jasper van Overbrugge	...	Co-assistent
Willem de Wolf	...	Murph

Directed by
Jean van de Velde

Writing credits (in alphabetical order)
Simon de Waal		writer
Jan van Daalen		novel "Sans Rancune"
Jean van de Velde		writer

Produced by
Anthony Boerma	....	executive producer
Theo Challa	....	executive producer
Marion Evenhuis	....	assistant producer
Rolf Koot	....	producer
Jean van de Velde	....	producer

Original Music by
Fons Merkies

Cinematography by
Jules van den Steenhoven

Film Editing by
Herman P. Koerts

Casting by
Job Gosschalk
Hans Kemna

Art Direction by
Rikke Jelier
Alfred Schaaf

Costume Design by
Simone Geels
Lilian Wadilie

Makeup Department
Dirk Naastepad	....	makeup artist

Production Management
Anique Kamerling	....	assistant production manager
Judy Maat	....	production manager

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Pieter Walther Boer	....	first assistant director
Gelder De Haas	....	first assistant director
Rick Waney	....	second assistant director

Art Department
Jaap Bollee	....	graphic designer
Nienke de Jonge	....	property master
Michel Rozestraten	....	property master
Bolek Van Blokland	....	set dresser
Valentijn van Heemert	....	property runner

Sound Department
Peter Flamman	....	sound editor
Jef Hendrickx	....	assistant sound mixer
Roberto van Eijden	....	production sound mixer
Wart Wamsteker	....	sound editor

Special Effects by
Harrie Wiessenhaan	....	special effects (as Harry Wiessenhaan)
Rick Wiessenhaan	....	special effects (uncredited)

Stunts
Willem de Beukelaer	....	stunt coordinator
Marco Maas	....	stunts
Nicolas de Pruyssenaere	....	stunts (uncredited)
Thomas Junghans	....	stunts (uncredited)

Camera and Electrical Department
Edwin Bakker	....	first lighting technician
Valerie Blom	....	gaffer
Dunja den Drijver	....	clapper loader
Tamas Nyerges	....	Steadicam operator (as Tamás P. Nyerges)
Friso Pas	....	clapper loader
Dinand van der Wal	....	still photographer
Robbert van Dijk	....	assistant camera
Kim van Honschooten	....	second lighting technician
Daniel van Veen	....	video assistant
Erwin Roodhart	....	pre-lighting gaffer (uncredited)

Other crew
Paul de Bont	....	sponsoring
Kees Brouwer	....	assistant location manager
Marenthe de Bruijne	....	figuration supervisor
Noel de Rooy	....	production assistant
Tjarko Dijkstal	....	location scout
Philippe Hefting	....	caterer
Leander Huizinga	....	figuration supervisor
Robert Kievit	....	final editor: vara
Frank Klein	....	financial controller
Jasper Leeman	....	production assistant
Omar Perineau	....	production assistant
Huib Raeven	....	production assistant
Sanne Rosinga	....	production assistant
Heleen Rouw	....	marketing consultant
Michel Salèh	....	assistant caterer
Snato Smith	....	figuration supervisor
Joop Stakenburg	....	production assistant
Trix van Alphen	....	publicist
Henno van Bergeijk	....	rolling equipment
Annemarie van de Mond	....	continuity
Hans Van Den Berg	....	location scout
Petra van Horssen	....	publicist
Marc Noyons	....	financial services (uncredited)
Jeroen van Oostrom	....	security coordinator (uncredited)

Production Companies

• All Yours Film

Distributors

• C-Films
• RCV Film Distribution (Belgium) (video)
• RCV Film Distribution (Luxembourg) (video)
• RCV Film Distribution (Netherlands) (video)

Other Companies

• Verenigde Arbeiders Radio Amateurs (VARA)  co-production

Also Known As:

Amsterdam Blue (UK) (informal English title)
Leak (International: English title)
Leak 2000 (UK)

Runtime:

105 min

Country:

Netherlands

Language:

Dutch

Colour:

Colour

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

Netherlands:16 | Argentina:13 | Australia:M

Filming Locations:

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

Company:

All Yours Film

Movie Connections:

References Serpico (1973)

Exciting, fast paced, alluring

Having seen a lot of Dutch movies, Lek was a total surprise. Though I'm not a police movie affectionado I found this film very exciting. Acting was fabulous and the use of locations very refreshing. Thumbs up for the actors and everybody else involved in this production. Dutch movie goes international!!