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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]
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| Directed by | Ben Sombogaart |
| Written by | Sjoerd Kuyper |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Language | Dutch |
Plot edit
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 edit
- Olivier Tuinier ... Mees Grobben
- Verno Romney ... Tim
- Adelheid Roosen ... Mees' moeder
- Genio De Groot ... Mees' vader
- Beppie Melissen ... Strenge juf
- Maxim Hartman ... Bert Boot
- Samantha Angenent ... Majorette
- Priscilla Blanken ... Majorette
- Roel Dekker ... Postbode
- Esther Gast ... Floormanager
- Sietze Greydanis ... Jongen met viool
- Karin van Holst Pellekaan ... Baliedame
- Jaap Hoogstra ... Oudere heer
- Kees Hulst ... Meneer Hollenberg
- Heleen Hummelen ... Lokettiste
- Frits Jansma ... Drukker
- Ellen Röhrman ... Reizigster
- Sarah Sijlbing ... Cynthia
- Sebastiaan Spaan ... Eduard
- Maria Tap ... Haastige mevrouw
- Wil van der Meer ... Muziekwinkelier
- Almara van Gijn ... Majorette
- Kirsten Wilkeshuis ... Meisje met gitaar
References edit
External links edit
- Het Zakmes at IMDb
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