Movie: I Am Johnnie

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Dikke Bobbie
Dikke Bobbie

Himself

Jantje de Sloper
Jantje de Sloper

Himself

Verbrande Herman
Verbrande Herman

Himself

Hermien
Hermien

Herself

Jos Winants
Jos Winants

Himself (as Rooie Jos)

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    A documentary about three men in the criminal environment of Amsterdam as they deal with unemployment, probation, and divorce.

  • Release Date

    1994-07-19

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    7

  • Rating:

    3.5 starts
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    Nederlands
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