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Merijntje Gijzen's Boyhood

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Merijntje Gijzen's Boyhood

7.0

1h 32m

1936

Synopsis

Merijntje Gijzen is a small boy growing up in Brabant, in the south of the Netherlands. One day, out on one of his walks, he meets infamous poacher 'De Kruik,' and the two become friends. De Kruik is in love with Janekee but she is more interested in the new village policeman.

Director

Kurt Gerron

Cast & Crew

Marcel Krols

as Merijntje Gijzen

Piet Bron

as Goort 'De Kruik' Perdams

Mimi Boesnach

as Janakee

Frida Gonissen

as Nelleke 'Blozekriekske'

Aaf Bouber

Aaf Bouber

as Janske

Harry Boda

as Flierefluiter

Matthieu van Eysden

Matthieu van Eysden

as Vader Gijzen

Joekie Broedelet

as Moeder Gijzen

Kees Brusse

Kees Brusse

as Arjaan Gijzen

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