Grijpstra & De Gier (1979)

When a hanged man is found, the question is whether it is suicide or murder. Possible suspects are available; the world of drugs and a suspecious sect...

Director:

Wim Verstappen

Writers:

Wim Verstappen, Janwillem van de Wetering (book),

Stars:

Rijk de Gooyer, Rutger Hauer, Willeke van Ammelrooy

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Rijk de Gooyer	...	Henk Grijpstra
Rutger Hauer	...	Rinus de Gier
Willeke van Ammelrooy	...	Constanze Verboom
Donald Jones	...	Habberdoedas van Meteren
Marina de Graaf	...	Helen
Frederik de Groot	...	Simon Cardozo
Jan Retèl	...	Commissaris
Hans Croiset	...	De Kater
Marjan Berk	...	Mevrouw Grijpstra
Hilly Ruardy	...	Treesje
Jaap Stobbe	...	Beuzekom
Tom van Beek	...	Hoofdinspecteur
Olaf Wijnants	...	Ringetje
Joekie Broedelet	...	Miesje Verboom
Eyk Backer

Storyline

When a hanged man is found, the question is whether it is suicide or murder. Possible suspects are available; the world of drugs and a suspecious sect...

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Plot Keywords:

drugs | gay | nude woman murdered | cocaine | police | 

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Genres:

Crime | Thriller | Comedy

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Details

Country:

Netherlands

Language:

Dutch

Release Date:

20 September 1979 (Netherlands)

Also Known As:

Fatal Error

Filming Locations:

Kloveniersburgwal, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

Company Credits

Production Co:

Rob Houwer Film, VNF

Technical Specs

Runtime:

86 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.55 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

In the scene where Rijk De Gooyer and Rutger Hauer stand in front of a door, while De Gooyer is talking you see Rutger Hauer's lips move synchronous with De Gooyer's lines.

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Connections

References The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)

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Soundtracks

"Where there is love"
Performed by Sergio Mendes & Brasil '88

User Reviews

Hauer hits his stride: Don thy trenchcoat gentle warrior

Of all the obscure titles that popped up with RUTGER HAUER smeared all over it, usually released to cash in on his recent success, this is the diamond in the ruff you've been searching for. Here, he is one half of an Amsterdam cop/buddy team. The values of the culture alone make this film worthwhile. Watching Hauer's partner smoke a joint and cough, muttering "good hash" is priceless. When he's not wooing the ladies, he's exchanging banter with his partner and chasing other ladies. By no means a great film, the dubbing sees to that. But the Hauer vocal from "Dandelions is back in full effect. Made on the eve of Hauer's successful crossover to major stardom (with "NightHawks" and "Blade Runner"), this film is quite telling of things to come. Hauer's whole career is mapped out here and he is in fine form.