Spetters
“There is no such thing as simple love”
Synopsis
Amateur dirt-bikers Rien and Hans–and their mechanic Eef–each fall in love with Fientje, a young woman who, with her brother Jaap, works a concession stand at the races. Everyone seeks a better life: Fientje wants out of the business and away from Jaap; and Rien and Hans aim to make their marks as pro racers, like their hero, Gerrit Witkamp.
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Spetters (1980) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-05-25
Top Cast
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Hans van Tongeren
Rien
Renée Soutendijk
Fientje
Toon Agterberg
Eef
Maarten Spanjer
Hans
Marianne Boyer
Maya
Rutger Hauer
Gerrit Witkamp
Jeroen Krabbé
Frans Henkhof
Peter Tuinman
Jaap
Saskia van Basten-Batenburg
Truus
Yvonne Valkenburg
Annette
Ab Abspoel
Rien's vader
Rudi Falkenhagen
Hans' vader
Hans Veerman
Eef's vader
Ben Aerden
Oude Homosexueel
Kitty Courbois
Doctor
Margot Keune
Meisje op bromfiets
Jonna Koster
Gerrit's vrouw
Hugo Metsers
Hell's Angel
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Verhoeven
- Screenplay & Story
- Gerard Soeteman
- Original Score
- Ton Scherpenzeel
- Original Title
- Spetters
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- VSE Film, Endemol Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Verhoeven
Gerard Soeteman, Jan Wolkers
Ton Scherpenzeel
Jost Vacano
Ine Schenkkan
Joop van den Ende
Department Leadership Roster
Gerard Soeteman
Screenplay
Paul Verhoeven
Director
Ton Scherpenzeel
Original Music Composer
Joop van den Ende
Producer
Ine Schenkkan
Editor
Benedict Schillemans
Production Design
Yan Tax
Costume Design
Jost Vacano
Director of Photography
Jan Wolkers
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Spetters
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What is Spetters about?
Amateur dirt-bikers Rien and Hans–and their mechanic Eef–each fall in love with Fientje, a young woman who, with her brother Jaap, works a concession stand at the races. Everyone seeks a better life: Fientje wants out of the business and away from Jaap; and Rien and Hans aim to make their marks as pro racers, like their hero, Gerrit Witkamp.
Who directed Spetters?
Spetters was directed by Paul Verhoeven.
Who stars in Spetters?
The principal cast of Spetters includes Hans van Tongeren, Renée Soutendijk, Toon Agterberg, Maarten Spanjer, Marianne Boyer.
When was Spetters released and how long is it?
Spetters was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Spetters?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Spetters was composed by Ton Scherpenzeel.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Spetters?
Spetters holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).