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Release Year1968
Runtime1h 38m
LanguageDutch
CertificationNR
GenresCrime, Thriller
Votes1
DirectorNikolai van der Heyde
WritersNikolai van der Heyde, Jan Blokker, George Moorse
TypeFeature Film
Rating10.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsTo Grab the Ring
About To Grab the Ring
This film takes a decidedly satirical look at the inner workings of the gangster underworld. Alfred Lowell is a washed-up actor sent to London to take care of some mob business. Alfred's mind is not on his job, as he prefers to probe his past for the reasons why he has failed as a thespian. He entertains thoughts of suicide, but his involvement in the gang prevents him from ending his life.
Directed by Nikolai van der Heyde, To Grab the Ring leans on a strong ensemble — Ben Carruthers, Françoise Brion, Liesbeth List — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about crime titles of 1968.
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