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122 min - Crime | Drama | Mystery - 27 March 1998 (USA)

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Jacob Katadreuffe lives mute with his mother, has no contact with his father who only works against him and wants to become a lawyer, at all costs.

Director:

Mike van Diem

Writers:

Ferdinand Bordewijk (short story "Dreverhaven en Katadreuffe" and novel "Karakter"), Mike van Diem (screenplay), and 2 more credits »

Stars:

Pavlik Jansen op de Haar, Jan Decleir and Fedja van Huêt

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
	Jan Decleir	...	Dreverhaven
	Fedja van Huêt	...	Katadreuffe
	Betty Schuurman	...	Joba
	Tamar van den Dop	...	Lorna Te George
	Victor Löw	...	De Gankelaar
	Hans Kesting	...	Jan Maan
	Lou Landré	...	Rentenstein
	Bernard Droog	...	Stroomkoning
	Frans Vorstman	...	Inspecteur de Bree
	Fred Goessens	...	Schuwagt
	Jasper Gottlieb	...	Jacob 6 jaar
	Marius Gottlieb	...	Jacob 6 jaar
	Pavlik Jansen op de Haar	...	Jacob 12 jaar
	Marisa Van Eyle	...	Jiffrouw Sibculo
	Wim Van Der Grijn	...	2e Inspecteur

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Storyline

J.W. Katadreuffe is the son of Joba Katadreuffe and A.B. Drevenhaven. Though fully neglected by Joba, Dreverhaven ensures the succesfull career of his son. Mostly unseen, though he sues his son a few times. The son Katadreuffe succeeds, but at great costs. Written by Klaas van Gend <Klaas@vangend.demon.nl>

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Mystery

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence See all certifications »

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Details

Release Date:

27 March 1998 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Carácter See more »

Filming Locations:

's-Gravenhage, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$4,500,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$37,268 (USA) (29 March 1998) (6 Screens)

Gross:

$713,413 (USA) (7 June 1998)

Company Credits

Production Co:

First Floor Features, Almerica Film See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

122 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

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Trivia

Although the story takes place in the Dutch city of Rotterdam, many scenes were filmed in the Belgian city of Antwerp. This was because Rotterdam has very little buildings left following heavy bombing during the Second World War. See more »

Goofs

Anachronisms: In one of the street scenes, you can see an extra in modern outfit and with no headwear on. See more »

Quotes

De Gankelaar: Who taught you that senseless self-chastisement? I give you the money and you take it! People who can't accept a gift have nothing to give themselves.
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Connections

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