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Everybody's Famous!

April 12, 2000 1h 37m 5.4/10 (35 votes)

Originally released in 2000. Everybody's Famous! is a comedy/drama film. directed by Dominique Deruddere.

Starring Josse De Pauw, Eva van der Gucht, and Werner De Smedt

Synopsis

Jean is a family man and factory worker who dreams of becoming a songwriter. Pinning his hopes on his teenage daughter, Marva, he takes her to singing contests in which the awkward and overweight girl struggles to belt out a tune. When Jean is suddenly fired because of cut backs, he is ashamed and even more desperate to have his daughter succeed. In a chance meeting Jean kidnaps the most famous pop star in the country and holds her hostage demanding to be heard by the music industry. Catching the attention of the media and the eyes of the nation, Jean and Marva realize that the show must go on until everyone is famous.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 12, 2000 25 years ago
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Runtime 1h 37m 97 minutes total
User Rating 5.4/10 Mixed (35 votes)
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Language NL Original language
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Country Belgium + 2 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
NL

Production Companies

  • Canal+
  • Eurimages
  • Flanders Film Fund
  • Get Reel Productions
  • Les Films des Tournelles
  • Nederlands Filmfonds
  • NPS
  • Otomatic
  • VRT

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Everybody's Famous! about?

Jean is a family man and factory worker who dreams of becoming a songwriter. Pinning his hopes on his teenage daughter, Marva, he takes her to singing contests in which the awkward and overweight g...

Who directed Everybody's Famous!?

Everybody's Famous! was directed by Dominique Deruddere.

How long is Everybody's Famous!?

Everybody's Famous! has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).

When was Everybody's Famous! released?

Everybody's Famous! was released on April 12, 2000 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Everybody's Famous!?

The main cast of Everybody's Famous! includes Josse De Pauw, Eva van der Gucht, Werner De Smedt, Thekla Reuten, Victor Löw.