Amerika, Amerika
Synopsis
Recording of the Dutch musical. The story takes place in 1939, just before German troops invade Warsaw, on board the Nieuw Amsterdam, a ship of the Holland-America Line. The Jewish magician Benjamin Benjamins flees from the threat of Hitler's new regime. On the ship he meets stowaway Fanny Janssen. Benjamins helps Janssen to hide from the ship's crew, who know that there is a stowaway on board. Meanwhile, the news about the threat of World War II slowly seeps into the ship.
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Musical Amerika Amerika - 03 - Wonderen
Type: Clip • Published 2011-11-15
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Jos Brink
Benjamin Benjamins
Frank Sanders
Spreekstalmeester, Ernst Hegeman
Caroline Kaart
Rea de Vries-Rafalowitz
Lucy de Lange
Bella van Houten
Mary Michon
Mien Hupkes Feddema
Simone Kleinsma
Fanny Jansen
Barrie Stevens
Dennis Bar
Annelies Balhan
Victoria Hupkes
Fred Butter
Pastoor
Peter van Leeuwen
Steward, hofmeester
Roel Tijhof
Steward, hofmeester
Adri Felderhof
Jopie Bons, kamenier van Bella
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jo Dua, John Schelfhout
- Screenplay & Story
- Jos Brink, Frank Sanders
- Original Score
- Henk Bokkinga
- Original Title
- Amerika, Amerika
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 2h 33m
- Production Studios
- Tekstpierement BV, Hans Tobi BV, AVRO
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jo Dua, John Schelfhout
Jos Brink, Frank Sanders
Henk Bokkinga
Ad Buursema
John Schelfhout
Department Leadership Roster
Jos Brink
Writer
Frank Sanders
Writer
Jo Dua
Director
Raymond Renard
Costume Design
Ad Buursema
Editor
John Schelfhout
Producer
John Schelfhout
Director
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What is Amerika, Amerika about?
Recording of the Dutch musical. The story takes place in 1939, just before German troops invade Warsaw, on board the Nieuw Amsterdam, a ship of the Holland-America Line. The Jewish magician Benjamin Benjamins flees from the threat of Hitler's new regime. On the ship he meets stowaway Fanny Janssen. Benjamins helps Janssen to hide from the ship's crew, who know that there is a stowaway on board. Meanwhile, the news about the threat of World War II slowly seeps into the ship.
Who directed Amerika, Amerika?
Amerika, Amerika was directed by Jo Dua, John Schelfhout.
Who stars in Amerika, Amerika?
The principal cast of Amerika, Amerika includes Jos Brink, Frank Sanders, Caroline Kaart, Lucy de Lange, Mary Michon.
When was Amerika, Amerika released and how long is it?
Amerika, Amerika was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 2h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Amerika, Amerika?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Amerika, Amerika was composed by Henk Bokkinga.