A mischievous farmhand's son drives his family, teachers, employer, and neighbors to despair with his unruly behavior and pranks in a time when harsh punishment for disobedience was common.
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Eric Clerckx | ... |
De Witte
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Blanka Heirman | ... |
Moeder Witte
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Willy Vandermeulen |
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Paul S'Jongers |
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Paul-Emile Van Royen | ... |
Leraar
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Jos Verbist |
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Magda De Winter |
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Luc Philips | ... |
Pastoor
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Martha Dewachter | ... |
Lisa
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Bert Struys |
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Robert Lussac | ... |
(as Bob Storm)
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Bob Van der Veken | ... |
Mon
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| Jaak Van Assche | ... |
Man in café
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Herman Verbeek |
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| Chris Lomme | ... |
Rosette
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Rafaël Troch | ... |
(as Raph Troch)
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Chris Cauwenberghs | ... |
(as Chris Cauwenbergs)
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Vic Ribbens |
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Lode Van Beek |
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Gil Lefever |
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Joris Sustronck | ... |
Missiepater
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| Gaston Berghmans | ... |
Nand (the conductor) (special gueststar)
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Leo Martin | ... |
Entertainer (special gueststar)
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Raymond van het Groenewoud | ... |
Ticket salesman (special guest star)
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Theo Daese | ... |
Salesman (special guest star)
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Yvonne Verbeeck | ... |
Seasonworker (special guest star)
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Yves Vetters | ... |
Dries
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Omer De Groof | ... |
Tjeef
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Oliver Windross | ... |
Meuriske
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Jan Norbert Varcammen | ... |
De Krol
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Leopold Bosmans | ... |
Fompe
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Eddy 'King-Kong' Jenne | ... |
Schoolboy
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Chris Verbinnen | ... |
Schoolboy
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Werner Dubois | ... |
Schoolboy
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Peter Dubois | ... |
Schoolboy
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Marc Verbraeken | ... |
Schoolboy
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Peter Peeters | ... |
Schoolboy
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Gert Mertens | ... |
Schoolboy
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Henri De Blick | ... |
Schoolboy
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| Michael Pas | ... |
Schoolboy
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Freddy Smet | ... |
Schoolboy
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Stef Auwera | ... |
Schoolboy
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Kris Wollants | ... |
Schoolboy
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Dirk Boers | ... |
Schoolboy
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Johan Celen | ... |
Schoolboy
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Philippe Micheels | ... |
Schoolboy
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Luc Coene | ... |
Schoolboy
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Wim De Weerdt | ... |
Schoolboy
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Bartje Mues | ... |
Het Broekventje
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Fons Exelmans | ... |
Second teacher
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Anton Cogen | ... |
Wooden shoe maker
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Lucienne De Hertogh | ... |
His wife
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Eva Nijs | ... |
Child of Wooden shoe maker
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Heidi Dubois | ... |
Child of Wooden shoe maker
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Sam Bogaerts | ... |
Millers aid
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Luk De Koninck | ... |
De Ruige
(as Luk De Konink)
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Mieke Uitterlinden | ... |
Supporting maid
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Michel Van Attenhoven | ... |
Chairman of the Fanfare
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| Fred Van Kuyk | ... |
Grosse-caisse porter
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Joke Van Attenhoven | ... |
Mascotte
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Amédée | ... |
Trombone player
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Inge van den Brande | ... |
Waitress
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Monique Schnieder | ... |
Waitress
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Marleen Merckx | ... |
Girlfriend of Liza
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Linda Schagen Van Leeuwen | ... |
Girlfriend of Liza
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Ingrid Pollet | ... |
Girlfriend of Liza
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Rena Vets | ... |
Girlfriend of Liza
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Mieke De Groote | ... |
Tripping nun
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Chris Celen | ... |
Jan Piek
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Brigitte Bertrand | ... |
Fientje Perdju
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Lucas Dietens | ... |
Hired hand
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Nic De Clippel | ... |
Hired hand
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Lode Jansen | ... |
Abbey doorman
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Walter Dolfijn | ... |
Mercenary
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Manuel Francot | ... |
Mercenary
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Toni Gotze | ... |
Tist
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Lieve Duprez | ... |
Machteld
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Veerle Duprez | ... |
Machtelds courtlady
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Heidi Deschouwer | ... |
Machtelds courtlady
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Joke Van der Mijnsbrugge | ... |
Overmoedige Vlaming
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Ida Dequeecker | ... |
Wife of the notary
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Stephen Windross | ... |
Son of notary
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Marie-Louise Van Attenhoven | ... |
Gossiping woman
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Simone Van Tulden | ... |
Gossiping woman
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Lena Siau | ... |
Gossiping woman
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Diane Gouthy | ... |
Gossiping woman
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Kris van Daele | ... |
Assistant verger
(as Chris van Daele)
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Piet Balfoort | ... |
Policeman
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Frank Kalishoek | ... |
Policeman
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Mieke Verheyden | ... |
Seasonworker
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Werther van der Sarren | ... |
Jan Petrol
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Bart Dauwe | ... |
Friend of Nis
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Monique Verhoeven | ... |
Girlfriend of Nis
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Christel Devogelaere | ... |
Girlfriend of Nis
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Els Dequeecker | ... |
Servant
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Nadia De Mont | ... |
Servant
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David Van der Maat | ... |
Young boy
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Flor Hermans | ... |
1st violin player
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Walter Heynen | ... |
German flute player
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Bernard Van Lent | ... |
Accordion player
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Reinhilde Decleir | ... |
Gipsy
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Elske Van de Perre | ... |
Gipsy
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Henk Reymen | ... |
Fire-spitter
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Josee Perceval | ... |
Neighbour
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Dirk de Batist | ... |
Trouble-maker
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Bora De Winter |
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Directed by
| Robbe De Hert | ||
Written by
| Fernand Auwera | ... | () |
| Louis Paul Boon | ... | () |
| Ernest Claes | ... | (novel) |
| Robbe De Hert | ... | () |
| Gaston Durnez | ... | () |
Produced by
| Henk Van Soom | ... | associate producer |
| Roland Verhavert | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Jürgen Knieper | ||
Cinematography by
| Theo van de Sande | ||
| Walther van den Ende | ||
Editing by
| Ton de Graaff | ||
Editorial Department
| Chris Verbiest | ... | assistant editor |
Production Design by
| Philippe Graff | ||
Set Decoration by
| Andre Fonteyne | ||
Costume Design by
| Ann Verhoeven | ||
Makeup Department
| Chris Lens | ... | makeup artist |
| Maude Onslow | ... | hair stylist |
| Patricia Simon | ... | assistant makeup artist |
Production Management
| Christian de Boe | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Fons Feyaerts | ... | second assistant director |
| Willem Thijssen | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Luke Allaert | ... | set dresser |
| Jean-Claude Block | ... | assistant art director |
| Philippe Itterbeek | ... | props |
Sound Department
| Ton de Graaff | ... | sound editor |
| Maurice Gilbert | ... | sound mixer |
| Hans-Walter Kramski | ... | foley artist (as Hans W. Kramski) |
| André Patrouillie | ... | sound recordist |
| Eric Stromberg | ... | boom operator |
| Jan van de Water | ... | recording director |
| Marie-Jeanne Wyckmans | ... | assistant foley artist |
Special Effects by
| Harry Wiessenhaan | ... | special effects (as Harrie Wiessenhaan) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Dirk Favere | ... | assistant light |
| Marc Koninckx | ... | second assistant camera |
Location Management
| Alain Keytsman | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Hans Kusters | ... | music producer |
| Miel Van Attenhoven | ... | musical advice and research |
Script and Continuity Department
| Els Rastelli | ... | script girl |
Additional Crew
| Fred Cammans | ... | clothing advice (as Fred Kammans) |
| Elly Claus | ... | supervision actors and styling |
| Stijn Coninx | ... | intern |
| Roger Defays | ... | studio recordings |
| Jean Devits | ... | chief light |
| Magda Lesage | ... | administrator |
| Ludo Troch | ... | historical research |
| Michel Van Attenhoven | ... | local advise |
| Nicole Van Puyvelde | ... | secretary |
| William Vandendaele | ... | production assistant (as William van den Daele) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Tuschinski Film Distribution (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Eén (2016) (Belgium) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Ace Digital House (restoration)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
The second movie version, now in color, of Flemish (heimat-)author Ernest Claes' classical novel, titled after the nickname (Dutch 'the White', referring to a blond male) of the main character. The smart but naughty farmhands son's eternal mischief, pranks and disobedience drive his elders (especially teachers, family and father's grumpy employer, a rich farmer, but also neighbors and even the kind curate whose liturgical server he is) and classmates to despair in a time when a boy's punishment was still inevitable, swift and often severe; thus when his mother catches him skinny dipping she takes all his clothes home, forcing him to a long walk of shame, dreading dad's wrath all the way. This version also stresses the story's social and Flamingant aspects. Written by KGF Vissers |
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Box Office
| Budget | BEF29,500,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Goofs | Steam engine HLV 29.013 was build around 1945. The movie is set in1900. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Version of De witte (1934). See more » |