Movie: Somewhere in the Netherlands

Top 10 Billed Cast

Lily Bouwmeester
Lily Bouwmeester

Nellie van Loon

Jan de Hartog
Jan de Hartog

Frans van Loon

Cruys Voorbergh
Cruys Voorbergh

Erik Detmar

Matthieu van Eysden
Matthieu van Eysden

Beyer

Max Croiset
Max Croiset

Jan Brouwer

Rini Otte
Rini Otte

Marijke

Fien de la Mar
Fien de la Mar

Marietta

Eduard Verkade
Eduard Verkade

Oude muziekleraar

Jan-Willem Hees
Jan-Willem Hees

Instructie-officier

Piet Köhler
Piet Köhler

Zeeuwse boer

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    Mobilization on the brink of the Second World War divides a husband and wife. When lawyer Frans van Loon is called up to join the mine clearance service he doesn't want to worry his wife and keeps it from her. His secretiveness leads her to believe he doesn't love her anymore. She subsequently falls for the charms of an actor. When Frans finds out, a violent quarrel ensues.

  • Release Date

    1940-04-19

  • Average

    6.333

  • Rating:

    3.2 starts
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  • Languages:

    Nederlands

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