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1997-04-17 · 122 min · ★ 7.3

History · Drama

In pre-WWII Holland, the penniless, illegitimate son of a powerful bailiff sets out to become a lawyer as he spends a lifetime struggling to prove his worth to his relentlessly spiteful father.

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Directors
Mike van Diem
Production companies
First Floor Features, Almerica Films
Countries
Belgium, Netherlands
Status
Released
Budget
USD 4,500,000

Top Cast

Jan DecleirJan DecleirDreverhaven
Fedja van HuêtFedja van HuêtKatadreuffe
Betty SchuurmanBetty SchuurmanJoba
Tamar van den DopTamar van den DopLorna Te George
Victor LöwVictor LöwDe Gankelaar
Hans KestingHans KestingJan Maan
Lou LandréLou LandréRentenstein
Bernhard DroogBernhard DroogStroomkoning
Frans VorstmanFrans VorstmanInspector de Bree
Fred GoessensFred GoessensSchuwagt
Jasper GottliebJasper GottliebJacob (6 years old)
Marius GottliebMarius GottliebJacob (6 years old)
Pavlik Jansen op de HaarJacob (12 years old)
Marisa van EyleMarisa van EyleJuffrouw Sibculo
Wim van der GrijnWim van der Grijn2e Inspecteur
Jaap SpijkersJaap SpijkersNeighbour
Jos VerbistJos VerbistBrigadier
Mark RietmanMark RietmanVan Rijn
Jack HedleyJack HedleyMr. Forester
Cas JansenCas JansenOpstandeling

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