The Flying Dutchman
De Vliegende Hollander
Synopsis
Biopic about the early years of pioneering aircraft manufacturer Anthony Fokker. After a fight with his teacher, headstrong Anthony Fokker refuses to return to his old school in Haarlem. Instead, he goes to a technical college in Mainz where he talks his teachers into including airplane design in the curriculum. Fokker soon starts building a prototype of his 'Spider' plane.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gerard Rutten
- Screenplay & Story
- Ed Hoornik
- Original Score
- Henk Badings
- Original Title
- De Vliegende Hollander
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gerard Rutten
Ed Hoornik
Henk Badings
Andor von Bàrsy
Bobby Rosenboom
Department Leadership Roster
Ed Hoornik
Writer
Gerard Rutten
Director
Andor von Bàrsy
Director of Photography
Bobby Rosenboom
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Flying Dutchman
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Flying Dutchman about?
Biopic about the early years of pioneering aircraft manufacturer Anthony Fokker. After a fight with his teacher, headstrong Anthony Fokker refuses to return to his old school in Haarlem. Instead, he goes to a technical college in Mainz where he talks his teachers into including airplane design in the curriculum. Fokker soon starts building a prototype of his 'Spider' plane.
Who directed The Flying Dutchman?
The Flying Dutchman was directed by Gerard Rutten.
Who stars in The Flying Dutchman?
The principal cast of The Flying Dutchman includes Ton Kuyl, Mimi Boesnach, Cruys Voorbergh, Coen Flink, Bob de Lange.
When was The Flying Dutchman released and how long is it?
The Flying Dutchman was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for The Flying Dutchman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Flying Dutchman was composed by Henk Badings.