The Bargee District
Schipperskwartier
Synopsis
In the heart of the Schipperskwartier, a grocery store and a café sit side by side, run by two inseparable friends, Jef and Rik. Rik, a widower, has three spirited children who can only be kept in line by Anneke, the ever-patient housekeeper. Wanting to see his friend happily remarried, Jef places an ad in the newspaper seeking potential brides. Two women respond, but Rik refuses to meet them himself. Undeterred, Jef takes it upon himself to investigate…
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Charles Janssens
Jef Scheldemans
Piet Bergers
slum lord
René Bertal
Rik Rampelbergh
Jos Buyl
Blink
Joris Collet
Narrator
Betty Daems
Ronny
Nini De Boël
Chouke
Jan De Jonghe
Anatol
An De laet
Anneke
Oscar Ferket
Karel Lemmens
Co Flower
Jef's wife
Lisette Goderé
Carlintje
Marcel Hendrickx
Gaston the barber
Louisa Lausanne
Mother-in-law
Paul S'Jongers
Seaman
Bruno Schevernels
child
Jeanine Schevernels
child
Rita Schevernels
child
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edith Kiel
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul De Fru, Maria Wolfahrt, Edith Kiel
- Original Score
- Al Van Dam, Jean Evans
- Original Title
- Schipperskwartier
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- AFO
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edith Kiel
Paul De Fru, Maria Wolfahrt, Edith Kiel
Al Van Dam, Jean Evans
Paul De Fru
Jef Bruyninckx, Edith Kiel
Edith Kiel
Department Leadership Roster
Edith Kiel
Director
Paul De Fru
Writer
Maria Wolfahrt
Writer
Edith Kiel
Writer
Jef Bruyninckx
Editor
Edith Kiel
Editor
Paul De Fru
Director of Photography
Edith Kiel
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bargee District
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What is The Bargee District about?
In the heart of the Schipperskwartier, a grocery store and a café sit side by side, run by two inseparable friends, Jef and Rik. Rik, a widower, has three spirited children who can only be kept in line by Anneke, the ever-patient housekeeper. Wanting to see his friend happily remarried, Jef places an ad in the newspaper seeking potential brides. Two women respond, but Rik refuses to meet them himself. Undeterred, Jef takes it upon himself to investigate…
Who directed The Bargee District?
The Bargee District was directed by Edith Kiel.
Who stars in The Bargee District?
The principal cast of The Bargee District includes Charles Janssens, Piet Bergers, René Bertal, Jos Buyl, Joris Collet.
When was The Bargee District released and how long is it?
The Bargee District was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Bargee District?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Bargee District was composed by Al Van Dam, Jean Evans.