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The Ballad of Robbie de Wee

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2013 · 109 min Thriller Drama

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.

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Original Title Die Ballade van Robbie de Wee
Year 2013
Country South Africa
Genre Thriller, Drama
Director Darrell James Roodt
Runtime 109 min.

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The Ballad of Robbie de Wee is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A 2013 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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