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The Gang Next Door (1980)

5.319801h 42mNL
DramaFamily

Directed by Karst van der Meulen

Rating

5.3/10

Runtime

1h 42m

Language

NL

Release

December 18, 1980

Director

Karst van der Meulen

Overview

A gang of city children is secretly practicing to enter a musical competition. All of them plunder their parents' supplies in order to build their own stage and amplifiers. Baffled by these unexplained thefts, the parents decide to hold a meeting as their suspicions turn to a group of camper folks l...

Cast

Harro Coppens

Harro Coppens

Erik Verginkel

Bart Gabriëlse

Bart Gabriëlse

Maarten Verginkel

Patrick van Doorn

Patrick van Doorn

Bennie

Liesbeth Hovius

Liesbeth Hovius

Reene Klein

Ingrid Mulder

Ingrid Mulder

Anja

Robert Rook

Robert Rook

Willem

Norbert van der Zwaan

Norbert van der Zwaan

Ronny Jansen

Femke van der Linden

Femke van der Linden

Karin

Joyce Oomes

Joyce Oomes

Astrid

Gerard Cox

Gerard Cox

Dhr. Jansen

Lex Goudsmit

Lex Goudsmit

opa De Graaf

Leen Jongewaard

Leen Jongewaard

Verschuur

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The Gang Next Door (1980), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

A gang of city children is secretly practicing to enter a musical competition. All of them plunder their parents' supplies in order to build their own stage and amplifiers. Baffled by these unexplained thefts, the parents decide to hold a meeting as their suspicions turn to a group of camper folks living across from their flat. The tables are turned when the residents take a camping holiday of their own and end up being mistrusted by the locals as much as they themselves did their own neighbors. Meanwhile, the children's gang meets a rival group of kids who are planning to enter the same competition.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The Gang Next Door. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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