The 4th Man
Morbid Catholic writer Gerard Reve–bisexual, alcoholic, and experiencing frequent visions of death–is invited to give a lecture at the Vlissingen literature club. While in the Amsterdam railway station, he's attracted to a handsome man who embarks on another train. Gerard meets club treasurer and beautician Christine Halsslag, and engage in a one-night-stand. The next morning, Gerard sees a picture of Christine's boyfriend Herman and recognises him as the man at the train station. He urges her to bring Herman to her house to spend a couple of days together, but with ulterior intentions of seduction. During a night on his own, Gerard finds and watches film reels, discovering that Christine had married each; all of whom died in tragic accidents. Believing Christine is a Black Widow, Gerard begins to question whether Herman or he will be her doomed fourth man.
Cast
Jeroen Krabbé
as Gerard Reve
Renée Soutendijk
as Christine Halslag
Thom Hoffman
as Herman
Dolf de Vries
as Dr De Vries
Geert de Jong
as Nurse Ria Josefs
Hans Veerman
as Undertaker
Hero Muller
as Hein Josefs
Caroline de Beus
as Adrienne
Reinout Bussemaker
as Johan Verdijk - First husband
Erik J. Meijer
as Corporal Gé Verdonk - Second husband
