March 11th, 2002. John R. takes the head of security and 17 others hostage in Amsterdam biggest skyscraper. John R. demands to speak with the Philips head of Sound&Vision. His goal is to warn people about a large-scale fraud, aimed at brainwashing consumers by means of widescreen TV sets. In the film, we find out about John's preliminary frustrations, his bizarre encounter with Philips head of Sound&Vision Gerard Wesselinck, their impossible friendship, rivalry and John's armed attempt to force the executive to do penance in public.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Jeroen KrabbéGerard Wesselinck | Gerard Wesselinck |
 Jan DecleirJohn Voerman | John Voerman |
 Astrid JoostenHerself | Herself |
 Theu BoermansLeo Verkerk | Leo Verkerk |
 Carly WijsJane Keppler | Jane Keppler |
 Damien HopeJongen in de bus | Jongen in de bus |
 Janni GoslingaAnna Voerman | Anna Voerman |
 Marjon BrandsmaElly Voerman | Elly Voerman |
 Gijs de LangePaul Kruiswijck | Paul Kruiswijck |
 Hans LeendertseLeeuwenkamp | Leeuwenkamp |
 Chris ComvaliusHeleen Wagemakers | Heleen Wagemakers |
| AAat CeelenColleague of John | Colleague of John |
| WWannie de WijnColleague of John | Colleague of John |
| HHan KerckhoffsDriver Mr. Wesselink | Driver Mr. Wesselink |
 Truus te SelleSecretary Mr. Wesselink | Secretary Mr. Wesselink |
| EEmma KuijpersJohn's granddaughter | John's granddaughter |
| SStijn KuijpersJohn's grandson | John's grandson |
 Turan FuratSecurity guard | Security guard |
| RRobby KensmilSecurity guard | Security guard |
| BBerith StijfhoornReporter SBS 6 | Reporter SBS 6 |
| TTon MaccoStand-in John | Stand-in John |