The Flying Dutchman (1995 film)
| De Vliegende Hollander | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Jos Stelling |
| Written by | Hans Heesen Jos Stelling |
| Produced by | Jos Stelling Alain Keytsman |
| Starring | René Groothof Nino Manfredi |
| Cinematography | Goert Giltay |
| Edited by | August Verschueren |
| Music by | Nicola Piovani |
| Distributed by | Meteor/PolyGram |
Release date |
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Running time | 140 minutes |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Language | Dutch |
| Box office | $0.1 million (Netherlands)[1] |
The Flying Dutchman (Dutch: De Vliegende Hollander) is a 1995 Dutch fantasy comedy-drama film co-written and directed by Jos Stelling.[2] It was shot in eight months, with a budget of about 14 million guilders.[3] It was entered into the main competition at the 52nd Venice International Film Festival, and was later screened at the 20th Toronto Film Festival.[4][5]
Plot
Flanders, 16th century. The random son of a rogue is trusted to the bike of a crazy minstrel and goes in search of his father to the cold sea. With him he takes a girlfriend, a golden chalice and, most importantly, faith in his goal. However, fate is trying to take away from the Dutch all that he has, even life.
Cast
- René Groothof as Harander
- Nino Manfredi as Campanelli
- Veerle Dobbelaere as Bobby
- René Van 't Hof as Dwarf (Dwerg)
- Gene Bervoets as Zoon Van Netelneck
- Gerard Thoolen as Gevangenisdirecteur
- Willy Vandermeulen as Netelneck
- Michiel Groothof as Kleine Hollander
- Josse De Pauw as Hoedelaar
- Ingrid De Vos as Moeder Hollander
- Senne Rouffaer as Hennetaster
- Bert André as Cackpot
- Niels Vandormael as Kleine Netelneck
- Ronald de Keersmaeker as Jonge Zoon Netelneck
- Jan Steen as Pisser
- Daniel Emilfork as Ketterjager
- Eric Roberts as Sean
References
- ^ "Netherlands 1995 Domestic Top 10". Screen International. 12 April 1996. p. 33.
- ^ Stratton, David (25 September 1995). "The Flying Dutchman". Variety. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ^ Variety international film guide 1995. Hamlyn. 1994. p. 266. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ^ Baldo, Ernesto (23 August 1995). "Scott (Allarme rosso) arriva in sommergibile". La Stampa. p. 18. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ^ R. Marshall, Donald (14 October 1995). "Canadian festivals a delight for film lovers". Deseret News. Retrieved 25 May 2025.