The Ballad of Robbie de Wee

The Ballad of Robbie de Wee

109 mins | Drama, Thriller | Oct. 23, 2013

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.

The Ballad of Robbie de Wee

109 mins | Drama, Thriller | Oct. 23, 2013

The Ballad of 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.
Producers The Karoo Film Company
Original title Die Ballade van Robbie de Wee
Directors Darrell James Roodt
Writers Deon Meyer

Cast

Neil Sandilands

as Len Van Jaarsveld

Marno Van der Merwe

as Robbie De Wee

Anna-Mart van der Merwe

as Erna Verwey

Rolanda Marais

as Louise van Jaarsveld

Altus Theart

as Boet

Sarah Theron

as Cybelene

Jacques Gombault

as Visser

Elzette Maarschalk

as Marie De Wee

Leandri Scholtz

as Lisa

Monica Muller

as Sasha

Deon Maas

as Dj

Richard van der Westhuizen

as Uncle Corrie

Cobus Visser

as Uncle Jan Du Toit

Deon Coetzee

as Captain Coetzee

Jakkie Groenewald

as Sgt Gerrie Brink

Jurgen Hellberg

as Auditor

Thea Vermeulen

as Hotel Receptionist

Mark Buyskes

as Business man

Zelna Prinsloo

as Shop Assistant

Kyle Hecht-Wendt

as Band member

Hendré Joubert

as Band member