To Play or to Die
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In this short motion picture, schoolboy Kees is intelligent, introvert and sensitive, but gets ridiculed verbally and physically at an all-boys school by mindlessly cocky class mates and even insensitive teachers, especially in gym, where his physical weakness is mercilessly abused to make him a defenceless laughing stock in front of his smirking peers. His awakening sexual interest goes to boys, and in particular to Charel, a beautiful athletic classmate who probably feels an undetermined interest but would never risk admitting (possibly not even to himself) having any gay or bi appreciation, least of all for a 'sissy', and thus remains unresponsive to shy Kees' overtures. When the hunk finally comes over to Kees' place while his parents are away, a desperate disappointment with a tragical twist is in the making…
Cast
Geert Hunaerts
as Kees
Tjebbo Gerritsma
as Charel
Simon Gribling
as Math. Teacher
Joost Hienen
as Charel's friend
Cock van der Lee
as Charel's friend
Diane Lensink
as Mother
Titus Muizelaar
as Phys. Ed. Teacher
Mike Starink
as Charel's friend
Wim van der Grijn
as Father
Hilde Van Mieghem
as French Teacher
Marc van Uchelen
as Charel's friend
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Stream To Play or to Die online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A popular drama movie originally produced in NL and released in 1990, it's earned a solid 6.3/10 from 14 viewers worldwide.
About To Play or to Die
In this short motion picture, schoolboy Kees is intelligent, introvert and sensitive, but gets ridiculed verbally and physically at an all-boys school by mindlessly cocky class mates and even insensitive teachers, especially in gym, where his physical weakness is mercilessly abused to make him a defenceless laughing stock in front of his smirking peers. His awakening sexual interest goes to boys, and in particular to Charel, a beautiful athletic classmate who probably feels an undetermined interest but would never risk admitting (possibly not even to himself) having any gay or bi appreciation, least of all for a 'sissy', and thus remains unresponsive to shy Kees' overtures. When the hunk finally comes over to Kees' place while his parents are away, a desperate disappointment with a tragical twist is in the making… Running 48 minutes.
To Play or to Die Cast and Characters
The cast features Geert Hunaerts (as Kees), Tjebbo Gerritsma (as Charel), Simon Gribling (as Math. Teacher), Joost Hienen (as Charel's friend), and Cock van der Lee (as Charel's friend). Their performances are a major reason To Play or to Die has built such a passionate audience.
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To Play or to Die flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy NL 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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Where can I watch To Play or to Die online for free?
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How long is To Play or to Die?
To Play or to Die runs for 48 minutes (about 0.8 hour).
Is To Play or to Die good? What's the rating?
To Play or to Die holds a 6.3/10 rating based on 14 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.
Who is in the cast of To Play or to Die?
The main cast includes Geert Hunaerts, Tjebbo Gerritsma, Simon Gribling, and Joost Hienen, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is To Play or to Die available in NL?
Yes — To Play or to Die was originally produced in NL and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was To Play or to Die released?
To Play or to Die was released in 1990.
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What is To Play or to Die about?
To Play or to Die is a Drama film. In this short motion picture, schoolboy Kees is intelligent, introvert and sensitive, but gets ridiculed verbally and physically at an all-boys school by mindlessly cocky class mates and even insensitive teachers, especially in gym, where his physical weakness is mercilessly abused to make him a defenceless laughing stock in front of his smirking peers. His awakening sexual interest goes to boys, and in particular to Charel, a beautiful athletic classmate who probably feels an undetermined interest but would never risk admitting (possibly not even to himself) having any gay or bi appreciation, least of all for a 'sissy', and thus remains unresponsive to shy Kees' overtures. When the hunk finally comes over to Kees' place while his parents are away, a desperate disappointment with a tragical twist is in the making…
When was To Play or to Die released?
To Play or to Die was released on September 22, 1990. It has a runtime of 48m. The film was produced by Shooting Star Filmcompany.
Who stars in To Play or to Die?
To Play or to Die stars Geert Hunaerts, Tjebbo Gerritsma, Simon Gribling and Joost Hienen. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is To Play or to Die available in HD?
Yes, To Play or to Die is available to stream in high definition (HD) on Bowood.TV. Our players automatically deliver the best quality your connection supports — no extra setup needed.