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Dief! (1998): Cast

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Dief! is a 1998 crime film directed by Mark Punt, starring Axel Daeseleire as Frans Van Reeth, Marilou Mermans and Gaston Berghmans. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes.

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Dief! (1998) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 26m (86 min)
Director
Mark Punt
Genre
Crime
Original language
Dutch
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Dief! About?

The premise of Dief! without spoilers.

Based on the true life of Frans Van Reeth, a minor criminal who spent the majority of his years behind bars, the film follows his journey in a concise hour‑and‑a‑half. It explores his deep love, the relationships he forms with fellow inmates, the various escapades he experiences both inside and outside prison, and ultimately reveals how his story concludes.

Dief! Themes & Keywords

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  • robin hood
  • true crime
  • wealth
  • female rear nudity
  • female nudity
  • female full frontal nudity
  • female frontal nudity
  • big cleavage
  • book
  • based on true story
  • based on book
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Cast & crew

Dief! Cast & Characters

Axel Daeseleire leads the cast as Frans Van Reeth, with Marilou Mermans as Moeder Van Reeth and Gaston Berghmans as Bompa Van Reeth. Directed by Mark Punt; 24 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Mark Punt

More films directed by Mark Punt: Pippa, Bowling Balls, Frits and Franky and She Good Fighter.

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FAQ

Dief! FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Dief!, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Dief!?

Dief! runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

When was Dief! released?

Dief! was released on February 2, 1998.

Who directed Dief!?

Dief! was directed by Mark Punt.

More films by Mark Punt

Who is in the cast of Dief!?

Dief! stars Axel Daeseleire as Frans Van Reeth, Marilou Mermans as Moeder Van Reeth and Gaston Berghmans as Bompa Van Reeth, among 24 credited actors.

Does Dief! have a post-credit scene?

No. Dief! has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Dief! in?

The original language of Dief! is Dutch.

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