Johan
Synopsis
Johan Dros is born as eleventh consecutive son of soccer-obsessed pa Rinus, who raises his boys mainly as the small island Texel's team. Johan's rare reprieves from training for a sport he doesn't care for cease when ma dies. After captain brother Johhny sort of steals his local girl-friend Evy, Johan leaves for Amsterdam, where he becomes a hairdresser and would-be singer. Soccer, a vocal TV talent-hunt and Evy will bring them all together again, but also raise unprecedented strife in the Dros family
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Michiel Huisman
Johan Dros
Caro Lenssen
Evy
Johnny de Mol
Johnny Dros
Ariane Schluter
Millie Dros
Huub Stapel
Rinus Dros
Waldemar Torenstra
Sjaak Dros
Daan van Leeuwen
Johnny (1980)
Ronald Top
Presentator Lido
Edwin van der Sar
Edwin van der Sar
Ali Ben Horsting
Coen Dros
Michiel de Jong
Abe Dros
Tijn Docter
Vriend
Arent-Jan Linde
Barry Dros
Gijs Naber
Willem Dros
Leona Philippo
Hester
Robin Rienstra
Piet Dros
Hajo Bruins
Presentator
Erik Steijger
Drieling
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$194K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.06x
-$2.8M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nicole van Kilsdonk
- Screenplay & Story
- Mieke de Jong
- Original Score
- Fons Merkies
- Original Title
- Johan
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Budget
- $3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $194K
- Production Studios
- VARA, Egmond Film & Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nicole van Kilsdonk
Mieke de Jong
Fons Merkies
Hans de Wolf, Hans de Weers
Department Leadership Roster
Nicole van Kilsdonk
Director
Mieke de Jong
Writer
Hans de Wolf
Producer
Hans de Weers
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Johan
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Johan about?
Johan Dros is born as eleventh consecutive son of soccer-obsessed pa Rinus, who raises his boys mainly as the small island Texel's team. Johan's rare reprieves from training for a sport he doesn't care for cease when ma dies. After captain brother Johhny sort of steals his local girl-friend Evy, Johan leaves for Amsterdam, where he becomes a hairdresser and would-be singer. Soccer, a vocal TV talent-hunt and Evy will bring them all together again, but also raise unprecedented strife in the Dros family
Who directed Johan?
Johan was directed by Nicole van Kilsdonk.
Who stars in Johan?
The principal cast of Johan includes Michiel Huisman, Caro Lenssen, Johnny de Mol, Ariane Schluter, Huub Stapel.
When was Johan released and how long is it?
Johan was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What was the box office and production budget of Johan?
Johan had a reported production budget of $3M and grossed $194K at the worldwide box office (0.06 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Johan?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Johan was composed by Fons Merkies.