Little Crumb
Kruimeltje
Synopsis
The film is based on the popular Dutch childrens book by Chris van Abkoude. In a Dutch port in 1921 lives a 10-year-old orphan boy known to everyone simply as Little Crumb. His poverty-stricken mother Lize van Dien filled with shame was forced to turn him over to Mrs. Koster soon after he was born. Foster mother Mrs. Koster, who has cared for him since he was a baby, is very poor too, unable to support him by herself and proves to be a cruel taskmaster who insists Crumb bring her money before shell feed him. Somehow he must earn his keep out on the streets and can only go home after he has earned enough money. Crumb becomes an urchin stealing from the streets barrows and the shops to stay alive, sleeping in churches or huddled in doorways. Sometimes he has to run off from the police and he has earned the enmity of the most grownups around him.
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Ruud Feltkamp
Kruimeltje
Hugo Haenen
Wilkes
Rick Engelkes
Harry Volker
Yannick van de Velde
Keesie
Jack Wouterse
Bezoeker Vrouw Koster
Jan Decleir
Vader Keyzer
Thekla Reuten
Vera di Borboni / Lize van Dien
Sacha Bulthuis
Vrouw Koster
Lou Landré
Loketbeambte H.A.L.
Johnny Kraaijkamp Sr.
Bewaker hondenpark
Mitchell Redmond
Trekschuitjongetje
Mark van Duijn
Trekschuitjongetje
Robbie Scheek
Trekschuitjongetje
Kay Greidanus
Trekschuitjongetje
Maarten Wansink
Glaszetter
Bert Geurkink
Agent
Anna van der Sloot
Vrouw in steeg
Aus Greidanus
Dronken man in cel
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maria Peters
- Screenplay & Story
- Johannes Hogebrink, Maria Peters, Chris van Abkoude
- Original Score
- Henny Vrienten
- Original Title
- Kruimeltje
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Studios
- Shooting Star Filmcompany
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maria Peters
Johannes Hogebrink, Maria Peters, Chris van Abkoude
Henny Vrienten
Hein Groot
Ot Louw
Dave Schram, Hans Pos
Department Leadership Roster
Hein Groot
Director of Photography
Bernadette Corstens
Costume Design
Dave Schram
Producer
Hans Pos
Producer
Walter van Cleynenbreugel
Visual Effects Supervisor
Ot Louw
Editor
Toon Roebben
Visual Effects Supervisor
Willem de Beukelaer
Stunt Coordinator
Maria Peters
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Little Crumb
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What is Little Crumb about?
The film is based on the popular Dutch childrens book by Chris van Abkoude. In a Dutch port in 1921 lives a 10-year-old orphan boy known to everyone simply as Little Crumb. His poverty-stricken mother Lize van Dien filled with shame was forced to turn him over to Mrs. Koster soon after he was born. Foster mother Mrs. Koster, who has cared for him since he was a baby, is very poor too, unable to support him by herself and proves to be a cruel taskmaster who insists Crumb bring her money before shell feed him. Somehow he must earn his keep out on the streets and can only go home after he has earned enough money. Crumb becomes an urchin stealing from the streets barrows and the shops to stay alive, sleeping in churches or huddled in doorways. Sometimes he has to run off from the police and he has earned the enmity of the most grownups around him.
Who directed Little Crumb?
Little Crumb was directed by Maria Peters.
Who stars in Little Crumb?
The principal cast of Little Crumb includes Ruud Feltkamp, Hugo Haenen, Rick Engelkes, Yannick van de Velde, Jack Wouterse.
When was Little Crumb released and how long is it?
Little Crumb was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
Who composed the musical score for Little Crumb?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Little Crumb was composed by Henny Vrienten.
Is Little Crumb based on a book or true story?
Little Crumb is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Chris van Abkoude".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Little Crumb?
Little Crumb holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).