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Max Havelaar (1976)
Max Havelaar of de koffieveilingen der Nederlandsche handelsmaatschappij (original title)

163 min  -  Drama   -  9 September 1976 (Netherlands)
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An idealistic Dutch colonial officer posted to Indonesia in the 19th century is cohvinced that he can make the kinds of changes that will actually help the local people he is in charge of... See full summary »

Director:

Fons Rademakers

Writers:

Multatuli (novel), Gerard Soeteman
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Peter Faber Peter Faber ...
Sacha Bulthuis Sacha Bulthuis ...
Tine
Adendu Soesilaningrat Adendu Soesilaningrat ...
Regent (as E.M. Adenan Soesilaningrat)
Maruli Sitompul Maruli Sitompul ...
Demang
Krijn ter Braak Krijn ter Braak ...
Verbrugge
Carl van der Plas Carl van der Plas ...
Resident
Rima Melati Rima Melati ...
Mevrouw Slotering
Rutger Hauer ...
Joop Admiraal Joop Admiraal ...
Slotering
Frans Vorstman Frans Vorstman ...
Gouverneur-generaal
Piet Burnama Piet Burnama ...
Djaska (as Pitradjaja Burnama)
Herry Lantho Herry Lantho ...
Saïdjah
Leo Beyers Leo Beyers ...
Droogstoppel
Nenny Zulaini Nenny Zulaini ...
Adinda
Minih bin Misan Minih bin Misan ...
Saïdjah's vader
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Storyline

An idealistic Dutch colonial officer posted to Indonesia in the 19th century is cohvinced that he can make the kinds of changes that will actually help the local people he is in charge of, but circumstances soon make him realize just how out of touch he really is, and it doesn't take long for things to go from bad to worse. Written by frankfob2@yahoo.com  

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Abuse | Indonesia | Dinner | Bare Chested Male | Whip  | See more »

Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

Indonesia | Netherlands

Language:

Dutch | Malay

Release Date:

(Netherlands) See more »

Also Known As:

Egy holland Jáva szigetén See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Finland:  | Netherlands:

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Peter Faber got a new set of dentures during filming, but director Fons Rademakers insisted he put the old ones back in because the new pair made his face look different. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Saidjah's brother chases the KNIL-soldiers, he is shot down with one shot. While falling, his forehead is intact. On the ground, you see a bullethole between his eyes See more »

Connections

Referenced in "The Late Late Lien Show: Episode #1.3" (1979) See more »