The Ballad of Robbie de Wee
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2013 · 109 min · Thriller · Drama · TMDB 7.0/10
Overview
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.
Directed by Darrell James Roodt
Cast
- Neil Sandilands — Len Van Jaarsveld
- Marno Van der Merwe — Robbie De Wee
- Anna-Mart van der Merwe — Erna Verwey
- Rolanda Marais — Louise van Jaarsveld
- Altus Theart — Boet