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Hector (1987): Cast

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Hector is a 1987 comedy directed by Stijn Coninx, starring Urbanus as Hector, Josse De Pauw and Kees Hulst. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.

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Hector (1987) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Director
Stijn Coninx
Genre
Comedy
Original language
Dutch
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Hector About?

The premise of Hector without spoilers.

Abandoned at an orphanage for smallpox treatment, Hector still lives there 35 years later among the children. A distant aunt finally remembers him and gets him a job in her husband Achilles’s bakery. Using his inventive flair, Hector helps Achilles’s son Jos chase his dream of becoming a cycling champion, his optimism winning over everyone and showing love.

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Cast & crew

Hector Cast & Characters

Urbanus leads the cast as Hector, with Josse De Pauw as Commentator and Kees Hulst as Toneelregisseur. Directed by Stijn Coninx; 23 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Stijn Coninx

More films directed by Stijn Coninx: Sinterklaas en Koning Kabberdas, Sinterklaas en de Wakkere Nachten, Don’t Shoot and Ay Ramon!.

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Cars

Cars in Hector

10 cars on screen, including the 1966 Chevrolet Impala and the 1972 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado.

All 10 cars
  • 1966 Chevrolet Impala in Hector 1966 Chevrolet Impala Main role
  • 1972 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado in Hector 1972 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado Important role
  • Renault Estafette in Hector Renault Estafette Important role
  • 1960 Autobianchi Bianchina Cabriolet in Hector 1960 Autobianchi Bianchina Cabriolet Minor role
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Hector Also Known As

Also known as “Povestea lui Hector”.

Also known as
  • Povestea lui Hector

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FAQ

Hector FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Hector?

Hector runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was Hector released?

Hector was released on October 19, 1987.

Who directed Hector?

Hector was directed by Stijn Coninx.

More films by Stijn Coninx

Who is in the cast of Hector?

Hector stars Urbanus as Hector, Josse De Pauw as Commentator and Kees Hulst as Toneelregisseur, among 23 credited actors.

Does Hector have a post-credit scene?

No. Hector has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Hector in?

The original language of Hector is Dutch.

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