The Pocket-knife
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Het Zakmes | |
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Directed by | Ben Sombogaart |
Written by | Sjoerd Kuyper |
Release date | October 15, 1992 |
Running time | 90 minutes |
Country | Netherlands |
Language | Dutch |
The Pocket-knife or Het Zakmes is a 1992 Dutch children's film directed by Ben Sombogaart. It is based on Sjoerd Kuyper's novel Het Zakmes. The film won several awards, including a Golden Calf Best Director Award.[1]
Plot[]
The story is about a 6-year-old boy who tries to return his friend's penknife, but faces difficulties because his friend has moved to another town. He has to keep his quest a secret because he is forbidden to carry a knife. Eventually he enters a talent contest, hoping to get a message to his friend through a song.
Cast[]
- ... Mees Grobben
- ... Tim
- ... Mees' moeder
- ... Mees' vader
- Beppie Melissen ... Strenge juf
- ... Bert Boot
- ... Majorette
- ... Majorette
- ... Postbode
- ... Floormanager
- ... Jongen met viool
- ... Baliedame
- ... Oudere heer
- ... Meneer Hollenberg
- ... Lokettiste
- ... Drukker
- ... Reizigster
- ... Cynthia
- ... Eduard
- ... Haastige mevrouw
- ... Muziekwinkelier
- ... Majorette
- ... Meisje met gitaar
References[]
External links[]
- Het Zakmes at IMDb
Categories:
- Dutch-language films
- Dutch films
- Films set in the Netherlands
- Netherlands in fiction
- Films based on children's books
- 1992 films
- Dutch children's films
- Dutch film stubs
- Children's film stubs