Hans Brinker, or the Silver Skates
Synopsis
Set in 1860s Holland along the famed Zeider Zee — young Hans Brinker finds himself responsible for supporting his family after his father becomes injured in an accident. He and his sister, Gretel, travel to Amsterdam in search of funds to help pay for their father's operation. Their only hope lies in the city's annual ice skating race in which Hans must face off against his arch-rival, Ludwig Schimmel, in hopes of winning the prize money.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norman Foster
- Screenplay & Story
- Norman Foster, Mary Mapes Dodge
- Original Score
- Oliver Wallace
- Original Title
- Hans Brinker, or the Silver Skates
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norman Foster
Norman Foster, Mary Mapes Dodge
Oliver Wallace
Sven Nykvist, Lars G. Bjorne, Gunnar Fischer
Jack Atwood
Walt Disney
Department Leadership Roster
Norman Foster
Director
Sven Nykvist
Director of Photography
Jack Atwood
Editor
Lars G. Bjorne
Director of Photography
Gunnar Fischer
Director of Photography
Walt Disney
Producer
Oliver Wallace
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hans Brinker, or the Silver Skates
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What is Hans Brinker, or the Silver Skates about?
Set in 1860s Holland along the famed Zeider Zee — young Hans Brinker finds himself responsible for supporting his family after his father becomes injured in an accident. He and his sister, Gretel, travel to Amsterdam in search of funds to help pay for their father's operation. Their only hope lies in the city's annual ice skating race in which Hans must face off against his arch-rival, Ludwig Schimmel, in hopes of winning the prize money.
Who directed Hans Brinker, or the Silver Skates?
Hans Brinker, or the Silver Skates was directed by Norman Foster.
Who stars in Hans Brinker, or the Silver Skates?
The principal cast of Hans Brinker, or the Silver Skates includes Rony Zeander, Carin Rossby, Gunilla Jelf, Erik Strandmark, Inga Landgré.
When was Hans Brinker, or the Silver Skates released and how long is it?
Hans Brinker, or the Silver Skates was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Hans Brinker, or the Silver Skates?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hans Brinker, or the Silver Skates was composed by Oliver Wallace.
Is Hans Brinker, or the Silver Skates based on a book or true story?
Hans Brinker, or the Silver Skates is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Mary Mapes Dodge".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hans Brinker, or the Silver Skates?
Hans Brinker, or the Silver Skates holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).