The Dark Room of Damocles (1963)
Als twee druppels water (original title)Reference View | Change View
- Not Rated
- 1h 59min
- Drama, War
- 21 Feb 1963 (Netherlands)
- Movie
The fainthearted cigar trader Ducker keeps himself quiet during World War II. That changes when parachutist Dorbeck lands in his backyard. It turns out the parachutist bears a remarkable resemblance to Ducker. Ducker follows Dorbeck...
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Cast
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Lex Schoorel | ... |
Ducker / Dorbeck
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Nan Los | ... |
Marianne
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Inspector Wierdeman
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Guus Verstraete | ... |
Ebernuss
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Ko Arnoldi | ... |
Doctor
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Frits Butzelaar | ... |
(as Frits Butselaar)
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Jos Gevers | ... |
Uncle Frans
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Mia Goossen | ... |
Ria Ducker
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Elise Hoomans | ... |
Duckers Mother
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Hans Polman | ... |
Turlings
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Jules Royaards | ... |
Hubach
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André van den Heuvel | ... |
Tonino
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Frans van der Lingen | ... |
Eckener
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Ina van der Molen | ... |
Elly
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Luc van Gent | ... |
Second Inspector
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Marianne van Waveren | ... |
Fake Jugendstorm Leader
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Siem Vroom | ... |
Priest
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| Andrea Domburg | ... |
Marianne (uncredited) (voice)
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| Sacco van der Made | ... |
German Officer (uncredited)
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John Van Eyssen | ... |
(uncredited)
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Ineke Verwayen | ... |
Jugendstorm Leader (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Fons Rademakers | ||
Written by
| Willem Frederik Hermans | ... | (novel "De donkere kamer van Damocles") |
| Fons Rademakers | ... | (writer) |
Produced by
| Alfred Heineken | ... | producer |
| Fons Rademakers | ... | producer |
| Paul Schneider | ... | assistant producer |
Music by
| Jurriaan Andriessen | ||
Cinematography by
| Raoul Coutard | ||
Editing by
| Olga Servaas | ||
Editorial Department
| Riette van Royen | ... | assistant editor |
Production Design by
| Friso Wiegersma | ||
Costume Design by
| Friso Wiegersma | ||
Production Management
| Karel Logher | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Lili Rademakers | ... | assistant director (as Lili Veenman) |
Art Department
| Nico Vandalen | ... | set dresser |
Sound Department
| Peter Vink | ... | sound |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Dick Polak | ... | assistant camera |
| Ed Van Der Elsken | ... | assistant camera & still photographer |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Nen Rosterdinck | ... | wardrobe (as Nen Roeterdink) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Henny Spijker | ... | continuity |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Hafbo (1963) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Filmmuseum Distributie (2003) (Netherlands) (theatrical) (re-release)
- A-Film Benelux MSD (2015) (Netherlands) (DVD)
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Storyline
| Plot Summary |
The fainthearted cigar trader Ducker keeps himself quiet during World War II. That changes when parachutist Dorbeck lands in his backyard. It turns out the parachutist bears a remarkable resemblance to Ducker. Ducker follows Dorbeck blindly, becomes involved in the Dutch resistance and soon starts killing people. When he escapes through German lines to the freed South Netherlands, no one has ever heard of Dorbeck. Written by Arnoud Tiele (imdb@tiele.nl) |
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Box Office
| Budget | NLG620,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | The film was co-produced and co-financed by entrepreneur Alfred Heineken (better known as the owner of the Dutch Heineken beer brewery), who also obtained the rights for the movie. He requested that his friend Nan Los (with whom he reportedly had an affair at the time) got a part in the movie. Heineken withdrew the film from distribution several years later for personal reasons; although he never clarified the decision, his relationship with Los had supposedly ended shortly before, when she left him for another man. It wasn't until 2002, after Heineken's death, that the film could be shown publicly again. See more » |
| Goofs | At a railway crossing a train is passing, its end has the characteristic "doghead" shape. This model didn't enter service until 1956. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Episode #9.5 (1996). See more » |