A Kingdom for a Horse
Een koninkrijk voor een huis
Synopsis
Heintje Blom, a simple working woman, is told to move into a villa in a posh part of town. The inhabitants are none too pleased, but in spite of the class division a romance blossoms between the rich family’s son and Heintje’s daughter. The two families warm to each other in the end and the happy pair is united in wedded bliss. This comedy about the post-war housing shortage marked the return of the feature length Dutch film to the cinemas.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jaap Speyer
- Screenplay & Story
- Rido, Piet Bakker, Wolfgang Wilhelm, Jaap Speyer
- Original Score
- Eric Ziegler, Harry Hilm
- Original Title
- Een koninkrijk voor een huis
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Monopole Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jaap Speyer
Rido, Piet Bakker, Wolfgang Wilhelm, Jaap Speyer
Eric Ziegler, Harry Hilm
Gabriel Levy
Department Leadership Roster
Rido
Writer
Piet Bakker
Writer
Wolfgang Wilhelm
Writer
Jaap Speyer
Writer
Jaap Speyer
Director
Gabriel Levy
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Kingdom for a Horse
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Kingdom for a Horse about?
Heintje Blom, a simple working woman, is told to move into a villa in a posh part of town. The inhabitants are none too pleased, but in spite of the class division a romance blossoms between the rich family’s son and Heintje’s daughter. The two families warm to each other in the end and the happy pair is united in wedded bliss. This comedy about the post-war housing shortage marked the return of the feature length Dutch film to the cinemas.
Who directed A Kingdom for a Horse?
A Kingdom for a Horse was directed by Jaap Speyer.
Who stars in A Kingdom for a Horse?
The principal cast of A Kingdom for a Horse includes Henriëtte Davids, Johan Kaart, Annie Van Duyn, Rob de Vries, Tilly Perin-Bouwmeester.
When was A Kingdom for a Horse released and how long is it?
A Kingdom for a Horse was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for A Kingdom for a Horse?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Kingdom for a Horse was composed by Eric Ziegler, Harry Hilm.