The Unemployment Club
Le club des chômeurs
“"The Unemployment Club" is a social comedy whose backdrop is the decline of the steel industry in the south of Luxembourg. Somewhat in the style of Ken Loach, it has been described as a Luxembourg "Full Monty".”
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In Differdange, in the South of Luxembourg, six unemployed men decide to create the "Dole Club", whose rules forbid its members to work, even in the very unlikely event that they are offered a job. Geronimo, Théid, Frunnes, Sonny Boy, Abbes and Petz all agree to abide by the strict regulations of the club. In accordance with them, they manage to survive. But they can do it only on petty theft and other swindles, which is bound to end badly...
Cast
Thierry van Werveke
as Jerôme Klein dit Géronimo
Myriam Muller
as Angie
Fernand Fox
as Abbes
Luc Feit
as Fränz Welwerding dit Sonny Boy
Christian Kmiotek
as Patrick dit Petz
Marco Lorenzini
as Frunnes
Véronique Fauconnet
as Teresa
André Jung
as Theodor Linari dit Théid
Marja-Leena Junker
as Jackel
Kim Anthony
as Petz jeune
Gilles Duprel
as Le fils de Geronimo
Albert Federspiel
as Le chanteur de la fanfare
Camillo Felgen
as Le curé
Frédéric Frenay
as Un gangster français
Jupp Guddenburg
as L'entraineur de foot
Lucien Haas
as Le chef d'orchestre
Miloš Hlaváč
as Le proprio du Café du Coin
Jhemp Hoschelt
as Le directeur du bureau de l'emploi
Pascale Menghi
as La voisine de Petz
Maurice Molitor
as Lui-même
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About The Unemployment Club
“"The Unemployment Club" is a social comedy whose backdrop is the decline of the steel industry in the south of Luxembourg. Somewhat in the style of Ken Loach, it has been described as a Luxembourg "Full Monty".”
In Differdange, in the South of Luxembourg, six unemployed men decide to create the "Dole Club", whose rules forbid its members to work, even in the very unlikely event that they are offered a job. Geronimo, Théid, Frunnes, Sonny Boy, Abbes and Petz all agree to abide by the strict regulations of the club. In accordance with them, they manage to survive. But they can do it only on petty theft and other swindles, which is bound to end badly... Running 98 minutes.
The Unemployment Club Cast and Characters
The cast features Thierry van Werveke (as Jerôme Klein dit Géronimo), Myriam Muller (as Angie), Fernand Fox (as Abbes), Luc Feit (as Fränz Welwerding dit Sonny Boy), and Christian Kmiotek (as Patrick dit Petz). Their performances are a major reason The Unemployment Club has built such a passionate audience.
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There's a reason The Unemployment Club keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is sharp comedic timing that lands consistently. If you enjoy LB storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How long is The Unemployment Club?
The Unemployment Club runs for 98 minutes (about 1.6 hours).
Is The Unemployment Club good? What's the rating?
The Unemployment Club holds a 9.0/10 rating based on 3 reviews — genuinely excellent.
Who is in the cast of The Unemployment Club?
The main cast includes Thierry van Werveke, Myriam Muller, Fernand Fox, and Luc Feit, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is The Unemployment Club available in LB?
Yes — The Unemployment Club was originally produced in LB and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was The Unemployment Club released?
The Unemployment Club was released in 2001.
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What is The Unemployment Club about?
The Unemployment Club is a Comedy film. In Differdange, in the South of Luxembourg, six unemployed men decide to create the "Dole Club", whose rules forbid its members to work, even in the very unlikely event that they are offered a job. Geronimo, Théid, Frunnes, Sonny Boy, Abbes and Petz all agree to abide by the strict regulations of the club. In accordance with them, they manage to survive. But they can do it only on petty theft and other swindles, which is bound to end badly...
When was The Unemployment Club released?
The Unemployment Club was released on January 1, 2001. It has a runtime of 1h 38m. The film was produced by Fama Film.
Who stars in The Unemployment Club?
The Unemployment Club stars Thierry van Werveke, Myriam Muller, Fernand Fox and Luc Feit. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is The Unemployment Club available in HD?
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