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The Purse Snatcher

Original title: De tasjesdief
  • 1995
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
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The Purse Snatcher (1995)
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Alex is very close to his elderly grandmother partly because his busy parents seem to have little or no time for him. One day he surprises two boys from his school leaving her house and is s... Read allAlex is very close to his elderly grandmother partly because his busy parents seem to have little or no time for him. One day he surprises two boys from his school leaving her house and is shocked to find her tied up inside - they have robbed her! Alex is sworn to secrecy as his ... Read allAlex is very close to his elderly grandmother partly because his busy parents seem to have little or no time for him. One day he surprises two boys from his school leaving her house and is shocked to find her tied up inside - they have robbed her! Alex is sworn to secrecy as his gran is worried that her daughter will think her incompetent. This secret leads Alex into ... Read all

  • Director
    • Maria Peters
  • Writers
    • Mieke van Hooft
    • Maria Peters
  • Stars
    • Olivier Tuinier
    • Aus Greidanus Jr.
    • Micha Hulshof
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.0/10
    1.3K
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    • Director
      • Maria Peters
    • Writers
      • Mieke van Hooft
      • Maria Peters
    • Stars
      • Olivier Tuinier
      • Aus Greidanus Jr.
      • Micha Hulshof
    • 2User reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 2 nominations

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    Olivier Tuinier
    • Alex van Zuilen
    Aus Greidanus Jr.
    • Lucas
    Micha Hulshof
    • Evert
    Myranda Jongeling
    • Moeder van Alex
    Jaap Spijkers
    • Vader van Alex
    Ingeborg Uyt den Boogaard
    Ingeborg Uyt den Boogaard
    • Roos
    Freark Smink
    • Stiefvader Ronnie
    Renée Fokker
    Renée Fokker
    • Moeder Evert en Lucas
    Sophie van Pelt
    • Evelien
    Flip van Duyn
    • Vader Evelien
    Sheila Lever
    • Moeder Evelien
    Ann Hasekamp
    • Blinde Vrouw
    Cees Groot
    • Leraar
    Marjan Luif
    • Buurvrouw Roos
    Rob van de Meeberg
    • Huisarts
    Leo Hogenboom
    • Arts ziekenhuis
    Vik Franke
    • Automobilist bij padden
    Jos Veldhuizen
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    • Director
      • Maria Peters
    • Writers
      • Mieke van Hooft
      • Maria Peters
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      Referenced in TROS TV Show: Episode dated 10 March 1995 (1995)

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    I have seen this movie as a child and was fascinated by the story. At the time it was intense, maybe even a bit scary. But I remember every bit of it since I must have seen it at least 10 times.
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    • Release date
      • April 6, 1995 (Netherlands)
    • Country of origin
      • Netherlands
    • Language
      • Dutch
    • Also known as
      • Воришка
    • Filming locations
      • Gorinchem, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands(Exterior)
    • Production company
      • Shooting Star Filmcompany BV
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      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Color
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