Director
Hans Hylkema
Composer
Henny Vrienten, Tristan Keuris
Cast
Rik Launspach, Martin Schwab, Peter Faber, Tom van Bauwel, Josée Ruiter, Ivon Pelasula, Jeroen Krabbé
Edition 1993
100'
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1993
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Drama
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Dialogue:
Dutch, Indonesian
In pre-war colonial days, two boys are born on the same day: Johan, the son of a Dutch plantation owner, and Oeroeg, son of the lndonesian foreman on the plantation. Against all rules they are sworn comrades. After the World War II, Johan (now 24) returns to Indonesia as soldier of a special task force assigned to restore the Dutch authority, now undermined by Indonesian agitators calling for independence. Upon his arrival, Johan rushes to his former residence and discovers hls father brutally murdered. In a flash he sees the face of the murderer, in which he thinks to recognize Oeroeg...
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Credits
Directors
Hans Hylkema
Composers
Henny Vrienten, Tristan Keuris
Cast
Rik Launspach, Martin Schwab, Peter Faber, Tom van Bauwel, Josée Ruiter, Ivon Pelasula, Jeroen Krabbé
Scenario
Jean van de Velde
Director of Photography
Walther Vanden Ende
Editors
Ot Louw
Producers
Guido De Keyser, Jean F. de Smedt
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Dialogue
Dutch, Indonesian
Countries of production
Belgium, The Netherlands, West Germany
Screenplay based on
''Oeroeg'', (Hella Haasse)
Year
1993