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The Assault

Original title: De aanslag
  • 1986
  • PG
  • 2h 24m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
3.7K
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The Assault (1986)
DutchPeriod DramaPsychological DramaDramaHistoryRomanceWar

A Dutch doctor, haunted by grueling childhood memories of World War II, struggles to find peace as he spends his life looking for answers about the tragic night that shaped him.A Dutch doctor, haunted by grueling childhood memories of World War II, struggles to find peace as he spends his life looking for answers about the tragic night that shaped him.A Dutch doctor, haunted by grueling childhood memories of World War II, struggles to find peace as he spends his life looking for answers about the tragic night that shaped him.

  • Director
    • Fons Rademakers
  • Writers
    • Gerard Soeteman
    • Harry Mulisch
  • Stars
    • Derek de Lint
    • Marc van Uchelen
    • Monique van de Ven
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    3.7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Fons Rademakers
    • Writers
      • Gerard Soeteman
      • Harry Mulisch
    • Stars
      • Derek de Lint
      • Marc van Uchelen
      • Monique van de Ven
    • 18User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 5 wins total

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    Top Cast55

    Derek de Lint
    Derek de Lint
    • Anton Steenwijk
    Marc van Uchelen
    • Young Anton Steenwijk
    Monique van de Ven
    Monique van de Ven
    • Saskia de Graaff…
    John Kraaijkamp Sr.
    John Kraaijkamp Sr.
    • Cor Takes
    • (as John Kraaykamp)
    Huub van der Lubbe
    • Fake Ploeg
    Elly Weller
    • Mrs. Beumer
    Ina van der Molen
    • Karin Korteweg
    Frans Vorstman
    • Father Steenwijk
    Edda Barends
    Edda Barends
    • Mother Steenwijk
    Casper de Boer
    • Peter Steenwijk
    Wim de Haas
    • Mr. Korteweg
    Hiske van der Linden
    • Young Karin Korteweg
    Piet de Wijn
    • Mr. Beumer
    Akkemay Elderenbos
    Akkemay Elderenbos
    • Sandra
    • (as Akkemay)
    Kees Coolen
    • Gerrit-Jan
    Eric van Heyst
    • Mr. de Graaff
    Mies de Heer
    Mies de Heer
    • Elisabeth
    Oliver Domnick
    • Man from SD
    • Director
      • Fons Rademakers
    • Writers
      • Gerard Soeteman
      • Harry Mulisch
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews18

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    Related interests

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    Drama
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    History
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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Derek de Lint played in two other Dutch WWII movies, Soldier of Orange (1977) and Black Book (2006).
    • Goofs
      All entries contain spoilers
    • Quotes
      • Anton Steenwijk: My parents were innocent.
      • Fake Ploeg: My father was too!
      • Anton Steenwijk: I only know what I was told.
      • Fake Ploeg: Exactly.
    • Connections
      Featured in The 44th Annual Golden Globe Awards (1987)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • February 6, 1986 (Netherlands)
    • Country of origin
      • Netherlands
    • Languages
      • Dutch
      • English
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Der Anschlag
    • Filming locations
      • Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands(on location)
    • Production company
      • Fons Rademakers Produktie
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Gross US & Canada
      • $512,403
    • Gross worldwide
      • $512,403
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 2h 24m(144 min)
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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