Private Resistance
De IJssalon
Synopsis
Otto, a Jewish refugee who managed to escape from Berlin in the early days of WW2, is now the owner of an Amsterdam ice cream parlor. Otto's place soon becomes a microcosm of the city with its German invaders, Dutch collaborators and anti-fascist resistance groups.
Top Cast
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Gerard Thoolen
Otto Schneeweiss
Bruno Ganz
Gustav
Renée Soutendijk
Trudi
Kees Hulst
Hans
Carol van Herwijnen
Müller
Gijs de Lange
Luuk
Frits Lambrechts
NSB-partijbons
Karin Bloemen
Carla
Michiel Kerbosch
Brammetje
Felix Jan Kuipers
Louis
Alexander van Heteren
Manteufel
Jos van de Ven
SD-officier
Johan Ooms
Duitse emigrant
Celia Nufaar
Vrouw Duitse emigrant
Reinout Bussemaker
Duitse onderofficier
Jon Bluming
Gevangene
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dimitri Frenkel Frank
- Screenplay & Story
- Dimitri Frenkel Frank
- Original Score
- Willem Breuker
- Original Title
- De IJssalon
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch, German
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dimitri Frenkel Frank
Dimitri Frenkel Frank
Willem Breuker
Theo van de Sande
Edgar Burcksen
Roeland Kerbosch
Department Leadership Roster
Dimitri Frenkel Frank
Director
Dimitri Frenkel Frank
Writer
Theo van de Sande
Director of Photography
Edgar Burcksen
Editor
Benedict Schillemans
Production Design
Roeland Kerbosch
Producer
Willem Breuker
Original Music Composer
Jany Temime
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Private Resistance
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What is Private Resistance about?
Otto, a Jewish refugee who managed to escape from Berlin in the early days of WW2, is now the owner of an Amsterdam ice cream parlor. Otto's place soon becomes a microcosm of the city with its German invaders, Dutch collaborators and anti-fascist resistance groups.
Who directed Private Resistance?
Private Resistance was directed by Dimitri Frenkel Frank.
Who stars in Private Resistance?
The principal cast of Private Resistance includes Gerard Thoolen, Bruno Ganz, Renée Soutendijk, Kees Hulst, Carol van Herwijnen.
When was Private Resistance released and how long is it?
Private Resistance was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Private Resistance?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Private Resistance was composed by Willem Breuker.