Hector
Originally released in 1987. Hector is a comedy film. directed by Stijn Coninx.
Starring Urbanus, Sylvia Millecam, and Frank Aendenboom
Synopsis
Hector's parents sent him to an orphanage in treatment for smallpox but... they never picked him up. 35 years later, he still lives in the orphanage, surrounded by children, his playmates. Till a forgotten aunt remembers that he exists. She'll get him to participate in the bakery of her husband, Achilles, to work. Hector shows his skills on the basis of unexpected inventions. So he helps Jos, the son of Achilles, to accomplish his dream to be a cycling champion. Hector's good humor and childlike manner overcomes all resistance and pulls his entire entourage along on the path to success. From now on he can learn what love is...
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 19, 1987
38 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (27 votes)
Box Office
$4.2M
Worldwide gross
Language
NL
Original language
Country
Belgium
Production
Director
Top Cast
Urbanus
as Hector
Sylvia Millecam
as Ella Mattheusen
Frank Aendenboom
as Achiel Mattheusen
Herbert Flack
as Grégoire Ghijssels
Marc Van Eeghem
as Jos Mattheusen
Hein van der Heijden
as Swa Ghijssels
Ann Petersen
as Zuster Abdis
Kees Hulst
as Toneelregisseur
Josse De Pauw
as Commentator
Fred Van Kuyk
as Wedstrijdleider
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- NL
- Revenue
- $4,150,000
Production Companies
- Multimedia (BE)
- Linden Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hector about?
Hector's parents sent him to an orphanage in treatment for smallpox but... they never picked him up. 35 years later, he still lives in the orphanage, surrounded by children, his playmates. Till a f...
Who directed Hector?
Hector was directed by Stijn Coninx.
How long is Hector?
Hector has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was Hector released?
Hector was released on October 19, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Hector?
The main cast of Hector includes Urbanus, Sylvia Millecam, Frank Aendenboom, Herbert Flack, Marc Van Eeghem.