A Noble Intention
Publieke Werken
Synopsis
1888: a luthier, Vedder, has to step aside when his home, opposite the recently completed Central Station in Amsterdam, must yield for the planned Victoria Hotel. His cousin Anijs, pharmacist in the Northern provinces of the Netherlands, has gotten into a fix after illegal medical practices, and is looking for a way out. For himself and his wife Martha, but also for a colony of poor peat cutters whom he promises a future in the United States. Committed - or is it pride? - the two of them think up a scheme from which they all will fully benefit. With tragic consequences.
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Gijs Scholten van Aschat
Vedder
Jacob Derwig
Anijs
Rifka Lodeizen
Martha
Zeb Troostwijk
Klein Pet
Juda Goslinga
Bennemin
Elisabeth Hesemans
Mother Bennemin
Joosje Duk
Johanna Bennemin
Sander van Amsterdam
Lubber
Houk van Warmerdam
Sieger
Thomas Cammaert
Ebert
Leon Voorberg
Henkenhaf
John Leddy
Mr. Carstens
Tobias Kersloot
Theo Vedder
Peter Blankenstein
J.A. Schuurman
Vilma Szécsi
Mrs. Carstens
René van Zinnicq Bergmann
Doctor Amshoff
Anne-May de Lijser
woman in train
Herman Egbers
platform manager
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 24, 2016
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joram Lürsen
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Ketelaar, Thomas Rosenboom
- Original Score
- Merlijn Snitker
- Original Title
- Publieke Werken
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- Topkapi Films, Mythberg Films, Menuet, VPRO
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joram Lürsen
Frank Ketelaar, Thomas Rosenboom
Merlijn Snitker
Mark van Aller
Peter Alderliesten
Frans van Gestel, Laurette Schillings, Arnold Heslenfeld
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Ketelaar
Writer
Mark van Aller
Director of Photography
Peter Alderliesten
Editor
Hubert Pouille
Production Design
Linda Bogers
Costume Design
Joram Lürsen
Director
Frans van Gestel
Producer
Laurette Schillings
Producer
Dennis Kleyn
Visual Effects Supervisor
Albert van Vuure
Visual Effects Supervisor
Merlijn Snitker
Original Music Composer
Arnold Heslenfeld
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Noble Intention
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What is A Noble Intention about?
1888: a luthier, Vedder, has to step aside when his home, opposite the recently completed Central Station in Amsterdam, must yield for the planned Victoria Hotel. His cousin Anijs, pharmacist in the Northern provinces of the Netherlands, has gotten into a fix after illegal medical practices, and is looking for a way out. For himself and his wife Martha, but also for a colony of poor peat cutters whom he promises a future in the United States. Committed - or is it pride? - the two of them think up a scheme from which they all will fully benefit. With tragic consequences.
Who directed A Noble Intention?
A Noble Intention was directed by Joram Lürsen.
Who stars in A Noble Intention?
The principal cast of A Noble Intention includes Gijs Scholten van Aschat, Jacob Derwig, Rifka Lodeizen, Zeb Troostwijk, Juda Goslinga.
When was A Noble Intention released and how long is it?
A Noble Intention was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for A Noble Intention?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Noble Intention was composed by Merlijn Snitker.
Is A Noble Intention based on a book or true story?
A Noble Intention is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Thomas Rosenboom".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Noble Intention?
A Noble Intention holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).