Alfred J. Kwak (1989–1991)

Alfred J. Kwak is the son of Johan Sebastian and Anna Kwak. When their beloved home is disturbed by the development of a new theme park, his parents are forced to move (along with all of ... See full summary »

Stars:

Ryan van den Akker, Frits Lambrechts, Herman van Veen

1 win.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Ryan van den Akker	...	Alfred J. Kwak (6 episodes, 1989-1990)
Frits Lambrechts	...	Henk de Mol (5 episodes, 1989-1990)
Herman van Veen	...	Krabnagel de Kater (5 episodes, 1989-1990)
Doris Baaten	...	Ollie de Ooievaar (4 episodes, 1989-1990)
Johnny Kraaykamp Jr.	...	Dolf (3 episodes, 1989-1990)
Hans Otjes	...	Stamp (3 episodes, 1989)
Paul van Vliet	...	Koning Radboud III (3 episodes, 1989)
Laura Vlasblom	...	Pikkie de Ekster (2 episodes, 1989)
Jan Anne Drenth	...	Meester Bas de Buldog (2 episodes, 1989-1990)

Storyline

Alfred J. Kwak is the son of Johan Sebastian and Anna Kwak. When their beloved home is disturbed by the development of a new theme park, his parents are forced to move (along with all of their children). When the family is on their way to the farm of an uncle of a very good friend, Henk de Mol, Alfred's parents and all of his siblings are the victims of a tragic car accident. Henk de Mol takes upon him the task of raising the little duck as he was his own son. In the years to come, Alfred experiences a lot of adventures.

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Plot Keywords:

orphan | crow | duck | period in title | community | 

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Genres:

Animation | Family

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Details

Country:

Netherlands Japan

Language:

Dutch

Release Date:

24 December 1989 (Netherlands)

Also Known As:

Little Duck's Big Love Story

Company Credits

Production Co:

Harlekijn Holland BV, Studio Telescreen Japan, TV Tokyo

Technical Specs

Runtime:

25 min 25 min (52 episodes)

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Ryan van den Akker and Herman van Veen did not only do the voices for the Dutch episodes but also for the German ones.

User Reviews

My favourite childrens anime

Excellent childrens animation, animated in Japan, and associated with Dennis Livson who brought us The Moomins. Follow Alfred from hatching and the early death of his parents, through political and environmental adventures. In due course Alfred falls in love with a wonderful black duck called Winnie.

Lots of allusions to the real world of the time and no holds barred presentation of apartheid and environmental damage. Intelligent, well drawn and animated, a delight (but be warned- some episodes have rather sad / down beat endings).