The Story of Kees
Het Verhaal van Kees
Synopsis
This TV-film is based on a single play written by Willem Wilmink. Life in the war years through the innocent eyes of a child. Kees is ten years old and the Second World War seems strange to him. He becomes sick with fear and is sent to the countryside where life is even stranger, but at least he gets to eat.
Top Cast
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Kees
Herman Finkers
Vader
Nelleke Zitman
Moeder
Sandy Káveker
Tineke
Frank Groothof
Gerrit
Henny Voerman
Dieka
Ezra Davidson
David
Laus Steenbeeke
Jan
Harm Oet Riessen
ome Jaap
Jo Markerink
oma
René Vrieler
Manus
Willy Falkmann
Boer
Frouke Rijnsberger
Boerin
Dolf ten Cate
Dokter
Herman Naber
Kapelaan
Gay Sijes
Esther
Hammie De Beukelaar
Soldaat
Arthur van Oest
Soldaat
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- André van Duren
- Screenplay & Story
- Willem Wilmink, Peter van Gestel
- Original Score
- Harry Bannink
- Original Title
- Het Verhaal van Kees
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- NCRV
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
André van Duren
Willem Wilmink, Peter van Gestel
Harry Bannink
Tom Benavente, Rob Hakhoff
Dieke van Waveren, Margriet van de Water
Department Leadership Roster
Patricia Lim
Costume Design
Dieke van Waveren
Producer
Tom Benavente
Editor
Rob Hakhoff
Editor
Margriet van de Water
Producer
Willem Wilmink
Writer
André van Duren
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Story of Kees
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Story of Kees about?
This TV-film is based on a single play written by Willem Wilmink. Life in the war years through the innocent eyes of a child. Kees is ten years old and the Second World War seems strange to him. He becomes sick with fear and is sent to the countryside where life is even stranger, but at least he gets to eat.
Who directed The Story of Kees?
The Story of Kees was directed by André van Duren.
Who stars in The Story of Kees?
The principal cast of The Story of Kees includes Herman Veerkamp, Herman Finkers, Nelleke Zitman, Sandy Káveker, Frank Groothof.
When was The Story of Kees released and how long is it?
The Story of Kees was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 59m.
Who composed the musical score for The Story of Kees?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Story of Kees was composed by Harry Bannink.