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The Arrival of Joachim Stiller

Original title: De komst van Joachim Stiller
  • 1976
  • 2h
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
447
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The Arrival of Joachim Stiller (1976)
DutchMystery

Freek and Simone's lives are taken over by the bizarre character Joachim Stiller.Freek and Simone's lives are taken over by the bizarre character Joachim Stiller.Freek and Simone's lives are taken over by the bizarre character Joachim Stiller.

  • Director
    • Harry Kümel
  • Writers
    • Jean Ferry
    • Harry Kümel
    • Jan Blokker
  • Stars
    • Hugo Metsers
    • Cox Habbema
    • Willeke van Ammelrooy
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.4/10
    447
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Harry Kümel
    • Writers
      • Jean Ferry
      • Harry Kümel
      • Jan Blokker
    • Stars
      • Hugo Metsers
      • Cox Habbema
      • Willeke van Ammelrooy
    • 6User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Top Cast29

    Hugo Metsers
    • Freek Groenevelt
    Cox Habbema
    Cox Habbema
    • Simone Marijnissen
    Willeke van Ammelrooy
    Willeke van Ammelrooy
    • Lily van de Kastelen
    Charles Janssens
    • Siegfried
    Dora van der Groen
    • Madame Frans
    Joan Remmelts
    • Andreas Colijn
    Gaston Vandermeulen
    • Schepen Keldermans
    Ward de Ravet
    • Wiebrand Zijlstra
    Anton Peters
    • Clemens Waalwijk
    Alex Wilequet
    • Onbekende
    Bert André
    • Assistent lijkenhuisdirekteur
    • (as Bert Andre)
    Chris Boni
    • Vrouw in ziekenhuis
    Joris Collet
    • Arbeider
    Nini De Boël
    Nini De Boël
    • Stella von Kipperfisch
    Jo De Meyere
    Jo De Meyere
    • Sekretaris
    Co Flower
    • Madame Bloeminck
    Helen Hedy
    • Hoertje Arlet
    Suzanne Juchtmans
    • Madame Van Blankenberghe
    • Director
      • Harry Kümel
    • Writers
      • Jean Ferry
      • Harry Kümel
      • Jan Blokker
    • All cast & crew
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    Related interests

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    Mystery

    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      While Freek Groenevelt waits in front of the city hall till the rain stops, Hubert Lampo - the writer of the novel - stands next to him.
    • Goofs
      When Freek remembers his childhood trauma set during the second world war, all the actors have long Seventies style haircuts.
    • Quotes
      • Lily van de Kastelen: You look like someone who can only write about women and love. Do you know my motto?
      • Freek Groenevelt: No.
      • Lily van de Kastelen: Love doesn't belong in your head, love belongs in your body.
    • Alternate versions
      Originally aired on Belgian television as three episodes of about one hour each. These were later reworked to a two-hour movie. The 'Koninklijk Belgisch Filmarchief' DVD-version contains the TV-version as one long film of 153 minutes.
    • Connections
      Edited from King Kong (1933)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • November 29, 1976 (Belgium)
    • Countries of origin
      • Netherlands
      • Belgium
    • Languages
      • Dutch
      • German
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Lange Nieuwstraat, Antwerpen, Belgium(tram scene)
    • Production companies
      • Algemene Vereniging Radio Omroep (AVRO)
      • Belgische Radio en Televisie (BRT)
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 2h(120 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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