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Karakter (original title)

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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Character -- 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.
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Cast

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

Lawyer | Bailiff | Flashback | Court | Marriage  | See more »

Genres:

Crime | Drama | Mystery

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence See all certifications »

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Official Sites:

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Country:

Netherlands | Belgium

Language:

Dutch | English | German | French

Release Date:

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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)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

First Floor Features, Almerica Film See more »
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Technical Specs

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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

Jacob Katadreuffe: Today I have been made a lawyer. You no longer exist for me! You have worked against me all my life!
Dreverhaven: Or for you.
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Connections

Referenced in De boekverfilming (1999) See more »