Fatal Error
Grijpstra & De Gier
Synopsis
Detectives Grijpstra and De Gier are sent to investigate the case of a man who apparently hanged himself in a center for oriental meditation. It is ruled as suicide and the case seems to be closed, but the same night there is an attempted break in. The investigation hits a dead end and everyone involved is a suspect. Based on the book "The Corpse in the Haarlemmer Houttuinen” by Jan-Willem van de Wetering.
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Rijk de Gooyer
Henk Grijpstra
Rutger Hauer
Rinus de Gier
Willeke van Ammelrooy
Constanze Verboom
Donald Jones
Habberdoedas van Meteren
Frederik de Groot
Simon Cardozo
Jan Retèl
Commissaris
Hans Croiset
De Kater
Marjan Berk
Mevrouw Grijpstra
Hilly Ruardy
Treesje
Jaap Stobbe
Beuzekom
Tom van Beek
Hoofdinspecteur
Olaf Wijnants
Ringetje
Joekie Broedelet
Miesje Verboom
Eyk Backer
Peter Bolhuis
Lex Schoorel
Mike Boissevin
Ruud Bos
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wim Verstappen
- Screenplay & Story
- Janwillem van de Wetering, Wim Verstappen, Kees Holierhoek, Rogier Proper
- Original Score
- Rogier van Otterloo
- Original Title
- Grijpstra & De Gier
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Rob Houwer Film Holland, Verenigde Nederlandsche Filmcompagnie (VNF)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wim Verstappen
Janwillem van de Wetering, Wim Verstappen, Kees Holierhoek, Rogier Proper
Rogier van Otterloo
Marc Felperlaan
Jutta Brandstaedter
Rob Houwer
Department Leadership Roster
Wim Verstappen
Director
Marc Felperlaan
Director of Photography
Renee Deyman
Costume Design
Rob Houwer
Producer
Jutta Brandstaedter
Editor
Rogier van Otterloo
Original Music Composer
Wim Verstappen
Writer
Kees Holierhoek
Writer
Rogier Proper
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fatal Error
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What is Fatal Error about?
Detectives Grijpstra and De Gier are sent to investigate the case of a man who apparently hanged himself in a center for oriental meditation. It is ruled as suicide and the case seems to be closed, but the same night there is an attempted break in. The investigation hits a dead end and everyone involved is a suspect. Based on the book "The Corpse in the Haarlemmer Houttuinen” by Jan-Willem van de Wetering.
Who directed Fatal Error?
Fatal Error was directed by Wim Verstappen.
Who stars in Fatal Error?
The principal cast of Fatal Error includes Rijk de Gooyer, Rutger Hauer, Willeke van Ammelrooy, Donald Jones, Frederik de Groot.
When was Fatal Error released and how long is it?
Fatal Error was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Fatal Error?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fatal Error was composed by Rogier van Otterloo.
Is Fatal Error based on a book or true story?
Fatal Error is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Janwillem van de Wetering".