Billy
2018•1h 30m•
★7.2(4 ratings)
Comedy
Overview
A successful but dejected ventriloquist decides to break with his bold-as-brass, out-of-control dummy — only to find going his own way easier said than done.
Director
Theo MaassenWriters
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A successful but dejected ventriloquist decides to break with his bold-as-brass, out-of-control dummy — only to find going his own way easier said than done.
The runtime is 90 minutes (1h 30m).
The film was directed by Theo Maassen.
The screenplay was written by Theo Maassen and Sander van Opzeeland.
Cinematography was handled by Guido van Gennep.
This title is listed on IMDb as tt7692824.
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Good
4 votes
Billy
Released
Nederlands
Netherlands
