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About
In pre-WWII Holland, the penniless, illegitimate son of a powerful bailiff sets out to become a lawyer as he spends a lifetime struggling to prove his worth to his relentlessly spiteful father.
Theatrical
Apr 17, 1997
Budget
$4.5M
Director
Writer
Producers
Music
Studio
First Floor Features, Almerica Films
Original Title
Karakter
Original Language
Dutch
Keywords
Cast
Full credits →J
Jan Decleir
Dreverhaven
F
Fedja van Huêt
Katadreuffe
B
Betty Schuurman
Joba
T
Tamar van den Dop
Lorna Te George
V
Victor Löw
De Gankelaar
H
Hans Kesting
Jan Maan
L
Lou Landré
Rentenstein
B
Bernhard Droog
Stroomkoning
F
Frans Vorstman
Inspector de Bree
F
Fred Goessens
Schuwagt
J
Jasper Gottlieb
Jacob (6 years old)
M
Marius Gottlieb
Jacob (6 years old)
M
Marisa van Eyle
Juffrouw Sibculo
W
Wim van der Grijn
2e Inspecteur
J
Jaap Spijkers
Neighbour
J
Jos Verbist
Brigadier
M
Mark Rietman
Van Rijn
J
Jack Hedley
Mr. Forester
C
Cas Jansen
Opstandeling
P
Peter Paul Muller
