Netherlands / Apr 17, 1997 / 16
2h 2min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Bernhard Droog | Stroomkoning |
| Frans Vorstman | Inspector de Bree |
| Fred Goessens | Schuwagt |
| Jasper Gottlieb | Jacob (6 years old) |
| Marius Gottlieb | Jacob (6 years old) |
| Pavlik Jansen op de Haar | Jacob (12 years old) |
| Marisa van Eyle | Juffrouw Sibculo |
| Wim van der Grijn | 2e Inspecteur |
| Jaap Spijkers | Neighbour |
| Jos Verbist | Brigadier |
| Mark Rietman | Van Rijn |
| Jack Hedley | Mr. Forester |
| Cas Jansen | Opstandeling |
| Peter Paul Muller | |
| Marcel Hensema | |
| Janusz Chabior | [obsada aktorska] |
| Kazimierz Krzaczkowski | listonosz |
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| Marzena Kipiel-Sztuka | [obsada aktorska] |
Genres
HistoryDrama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Karakter |
| Original language | Nederlands (NL) |
| Spoken languages | English, Français, Nederlands, Deutsch |
| Production countries | Belgium, Netherlands |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | First Floor Features, Almerica Films |
| Release date | 17 aprile 1997 |
| Executive producer | Dick Maas |
| Production | Laurens Geels |
| Writer | Mike van Diem, Ferdinand Bordewijk |
| Editing | Jessica de Koning |
| Cinematography | Rogier Stoffers |
| Assistant directors | Mike van Diem |
| Camera operators | Rogier Stoffers |
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| Additional photography | Rogier Stoffers |
| Production design | Rikke Jelier, Alfred Schaaf |
| Art direction | Rikke Jelier, Alfred Schaaf |
| Set decoration | Rikke Jelier, Alfred Schaaf |
| Music | Het Paleis van Boem |
| Sound | Het Paleis van Boem |
| Costume design | Jany Temime |
| Makeup | Jany Temime |
| Hairstyling | Jany Temime |
| Budget | 4.500.000 € |
Release dates
Theatrical release
United States / Apr 17, 1997
South Korea / Jan 01, 1999 / 15
Czechia / Jan 07, 1999 / U
Physical media
Netherlands / Jul 15, 2002 / 16 / DVD
TV
Netherlands / Mar 15, 2003 / 16 / Nederland 3
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