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The Ballad of Robbie de Wee 2013 Directed by Darrell James Roodt Die Ballade van Robbie de Wee

Len van Jaarsveld used to be on the top of his game. As one of the country’s leading music producers he had it all: the stars, the hits, the connections and the. But it all came crashing down: his wife left him, his bands abandoned him, the creditors moved in and he found himself on the street with nothing. As he’s about to hit rock bottom Len is introduced to a rising new star Robbie de Wee. A shy young man with an amazing natural talent, this youngster has success written all over him. Len sees this kid as a ticket back into the music industry and he’s determined to make him a star. He takes Robbie on, organizing tours, publicity, music videos and helps Robbie climb the ladder to stardom while rediscovering his own formidable business talents. But when a young girl is found dead in the singer’s hotel room, Len goes into overdrive to protect his star from the media and the authorities.

Country USA
Production Country South Africa
Language English
Spoken Language Afrikaans
Gneres Drama , Thriller
Production Company The Karoo Film Company
Release Date 23 October 2013
109 mins
Cast
Neil Sandilands Len Van Jaarsveld
Marno Van der Merwe Robbie De Wee
Rolanda Marais Louise van Jaarsveld
Sarah Theron Cybelene
Elzette Maarschalk Marie De Wee
Cobus Visser Uncle Jan Du Toit
Deon Coetzee Captain Coetzee
Jakkie Groenewald Sgt Gerrie Brink
Thea Vermeulen Hotel Receptionist
Mark Buyskes Business man
Zelna Prinsloo Shop Assistant
Kyle Hecht-Wendt Band member
Hendré Joubert Band member
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