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The Pointsman (1986)
Director: Jos Stelling
Cast: Jim van der Woude, Stéphane Excoffier, Johnny Kraaijkamp Sr., Josse De Pauw
Runtime92 min
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A woman gets off a train by mistake and finds herself stranded alone with a peculiar man who doesn't even speak her language.
Critical Reception & Ratings
The Pointsman, a 1986 drama directed by Jos Stelling, has received a mixed critical reception. While some critics have praised the film's unique premise and atmospheric style, others have found it to be slow-paced and enigmatic. The film has not received any major awards recognition, and its audience reception on IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes is currently unavailable.
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Fans of thought-provoking character studies and meditative dramas will appreciate The Pointsman, director Jos Stelling's 1986 film that features a captivating performance from lead actor Jim van der Woude as a mysterious man who crosses paths with a woman stranded alone.
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The Pointsman is a 1986 Dutch film directed by Jos Stelling, starring Jim van der Woude, Stéphane Excoffier and John Kraaijkamp, Sr. It tells the story of a French woman who moves in with a Dutch railwayman at a remote railway station. The two are unable to converse, but soon begin a strange game of seduction. The film is based on the novel De wisselwachter by Jean-Paul Franssens.
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