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THRILLER . 2006 . 1h 45m . 6.5/10

De hel van Tanger_

"Hell in Tangier"

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.

Starring Filip Peeters, Peter Gorissen, Veerle de Jonghe
6.5/10
Rating
1h 45m
Runtime
2006
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Hell in Tangier

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.

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Cast
Filip Peeters stars as Marcel Van Loock in De hel van Tanger.
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Year context
De hel van Tanger was released 20 years ago in 2006.
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 ...
De hel van Tanger is a Thriller, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 45m.

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
105 min (1h 45m)
Country
BE
Rating
6.5/10 (21 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is De hel van Tanger 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.
How long is De hel van Tanger?
De hel van Tanger has a runtime of 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Who stars in De hel van Tanger?
The cast of De hel van Tanger includes Filip Peeters, Peter Gorissen, Veerle de Jonghe, Warre Borgmans, Els Olaerts.
What is the rating of De hel van Tanger?
De hel van Tanger has a rating of 6.5 out of 10 based on 21 votes on TMDB.

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Thriller Drama
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