Bella Bettien
“There's no such thing as coincidence. Everything is meant to be. One thing leads to another. Always...”
Synopsis
The gripping story of the Dutch Bettien Martens, based on true facts. After making an incredible career in the international narcotics world during 1984-1992, Bettien was arrested at Piazza Navona in Rome as one of the targets of the International Police Operation "Green Ice". Bettien decided to cooperate with the police and because of her testimonies, many precious arrests were made. As of then, Bettien became a "Pentita" and now is a guest of the "Witness Protection Program".
Top Cast
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Thekla Reuten
Bettien
Kim van Kooten
Monique
Daniël Boissevain
Beto
Dimme Treurniet
Frits
Fedja van Huêt
Paul
Petra Laseur
Moeder
Thom Hoffman
Frans van Rijn
Koen De Bouw
Velibor
Kevork Malikyan
Demetrio Altafini
Robert Reina
Alberto Morientes
Edwin Jonker
John
Bouke Jagt
Bob
Dragan Bakema
Slobodan
Vincent Riotta
Rico Morales
Manuel Santos
Lijfwacht van Altafini
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hans Pos
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Bovenkerk, Hans Pos, Simon de Waal, Tomas Ross
- Original Score
- Ferdinand Bakker, Kim Hayworth
- Original Title
- Bella Bettien
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian, Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Shooting Star Filmcompany
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hans Pos
Frank Bovenkerk, Hans Pos, Simon de Waal, Tomas Ross
Ferdinand Bakker, Kim Hayworth
Ot Louw
Justine Paauw
Department Leadership Roster
Hans Pos
Director
Justine Paauw
Producer
Ot Louw
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bella Bettien
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bella Bettien about?
The gripping story of the Dutch Bettien Martens, based on true facts. After making an incredible career in the international narcotics world during 1984-1992, Bettien was arrested at Piazza Navona in Rome as one of the targets of the International Police Operation "Green Ice". Bettien decided to cooperate with the police and because of her testimonies, many precious arrests were made. As of then, Bettien became a "Pentita" and now is a guest of the "Witness Protection Program".
Who directed Bella Bettien?
Bella Bettien was directed by Hans Pos.
Who stars in Bella Bettien?
The principal cast of Bella Bettien includes Thekla Reuten, Kim van Kooten, Daniël Boissevain, Dimme Treurniet, Fedja van Huêt.
When was Bella Bettien released and how long is it?
Bella Bettien was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Bella Bettien?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bella Bettien was composed by Ferdinand Bakker, Kim Hayworth.
Is Bella Bettien based on a book or true story?
Bella Bettien is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Frank Bovenkerk".