Dead Water
Dood water
Synopsis
After building a dam, closing off the Zuiderzee from the sea, it effectively turns the former sea into a lake and the fishermen call it "dead water". They desperately attack the dam with spades and even explosives, culminating in tragedy.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gerard Rutten
- Screenplay & Story
- Simon Koster, Gerard Rutten
- Original Score
- Walter Gronostay, Willem Mengelberg
- Original Title
- Dood water
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Nederlandse Filmgemeenschap
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gerard Rutten
Simon Koster, Gerard Rutten
Walter Gronostay, Willem Mengelberg
Andor von Bàrsy
Lien d'Oliveyra, Gerard Rutten
Gerard Rutten
Department Leadership Roster
Simon Koster
Writer
Andor von Bàrsy
Director of Photography
Gerard Rutten
Writer
Gerard Rutten
Director
Lien d'Oliveyra
Editor
Gerard Rutten
Editor
Gerard Rutten
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dead Water
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What is Dead Water about?
After building a dam, closing off the Zuiderzee from the sea, it effectively turns the former sea into a lake and the fishermen call it "dead water". They desperately attack the dam with spades and even explosives, culminating in tragedy.
Who directed Dead Water?
Dead Water was directed by Gerard Rutten.
Who stars in Dead Water?
The principal cast of Dead Water includes Jan Musch, Theo de Maal, Bets Ranucci-Beckman, Arnold Marlé, Max Croiset.
When was Dead Water released and how long is it?
Dead Water was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Dead Water?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dead Water was composed by Walter Gronostay, Willem Mengelberg.