Tangier (2006)
De Hel Van Tanger
Overview
In August 1996, bus drivers Marcel Van Loock and Wim Moreels are apprehended by the Moroccan Customs for drug trafficking. Inside their bus, hidden behind a false compartment, they have discovered 700 pounds of hashish. Although the owner of the bus company is arrested as well and makes a full confession clearly indicating that both drivers were unaware of the hidden drugs, the Moroccan judge sentences both men to 5 years in the Moroccan prison of Tangiers. Nothing could have prepared the two men for life inside a Moroccan prison. Without food, clothes or medical care, they must learn how to take care of themselves to survive their stay in prison. Corrupt guards, corrupt lawyers and judges, a consul who doesn't care and frequent beatings are only part of the terrible prison. Meanwhile their families at home are left without any information, any help or any hope - finding out that their own government doesn't care for Belgian people in prisons abroad.
Where to watch Tangier
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
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What is Tangier about?
In August 1996, bus drivers Marcel Van Loock and Wim Moreels are apprehended by the Moroccan Customs for drug trafficking. Inside their bus, hidden behind a false compartment, they have discovered 700 pounds of hashish. Although the owner of the bus company is arrested as well and makes a full confession clearly indicating that both drivers were unaware of the hidden drugs, the Moroccan judge sentences both men to 5 years in the Moroccan prison of Tangiers. Nothing could have prepared the two men for life inside a Moroccan prison. Without food, clothes or medical care, they must learn how to take care of themselves to survive their stay in prison. Corrupt guards, corrupt lawyers and judges, a consul who doesn't care and frequent beatings are only part of the terrible prison. Meanwhile their families at home are left without any information, any help or any hope - finding out that their own government doesn't care for Belgian people in prisons abroad. Tangier is a Thriller, Drama movie, released on 2006-03-15, runtime 105 minutes.
Is Tangier worth watching?
TMDB users rate Tangier 6.7 out of 10 from 24 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Tangier?
In the Netherlands, Tangier can be rented from Apple TV. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Frank van Mechelen
Cast
- Filip Peeters as Marcel Van Loock
- Peter Gorissen as Rudy Vermeersch
- Veerle de Jonghe as Veronique
- Warre Borgmans as Jozef Van Zuylen
- Els Olaerts as Agnes Van Loock
- Peter Bolhuis as Jack Scholten
- Axel Daeseleire as Wim Moreels
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Sources
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