Business Is Business
Wat zien ik
Synopsis
Dutch prostitutes Greta and Nel cruise the Amsterdam red light district, seeking clients to involve in their elaborately staged fetish fantasies, be it disciplinarian headmistresses, surgeons cutting open a willing patient, or even dressing up as chickens, the duo show their expertise in role-playing again and again and again. In reality, Nel is trapped in an abusive marriage and Greta is forever in the middle of their confrontations but her life takes a positive upturn when she becomes involved with a client.
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Ronny Bierman
Blonde Greet
Sylvia de Leur
Nel Muller
Piet Römer
Piet
Jules Hamel
Sjaak
Bernhard Droog
Bob de Vries
Eric van Ingen
Client
Wim Kouwenhoven
Client
Ton Lensink
Client
Henk Molenberg
Client
Allard van der Scheer
Client
Jan Verhoeven
Client
Helmert Woudenberg
Client
Trudy Labij
Prostitute
Kika Mol
Prostitute
Dini de Neef
Prostitute
Paula Petri
Prostitute
Carry Tefsen
Prostitute
Carola Gijsbers van Wijk
Jopie
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 11, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Verhoeven
- Screenplay & Story
- Gerard Soeteman
- Original Score
- Jan Stoeckart
- Original Title
- Wat zien ik
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Rob Houwer Film Holland
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Verhoeven
Gerard Soeteman, Albert Mol
Jan Stoeckart
Jan de Bont
Jan Bosdriesz
Rob Houwer
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Verhoeven
Director
Jan de Bont
Director of Photography
Jan Stoeckart
Original Music Composer
Gerard Soeteman
Screenplay
Rob Houwer
Producer
Jan Bosdriesz
Editor
Henk Koster
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Business Is Business
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What is Business Is Business about?
Dutch prostitutes Greta and Nel cruise the Amsterdam red light district, seeking clients to involve in their elaborately staged fetish fantasies, be it disciplinarian headmistresses, surgeons cutting open a willing patient, or even dressing up as chickens, the duo show their expertise in role-playing again and again and again. In reality, Nel is trapped in an abusive marriage and Greta is forever in the middle of their confrontations but her life takes a positive upturn when she becomes involved with a client.
Who directed Business Is Business?
Business Is Business was directed by Paul Verhoeven.
Who stars in Business Is Business?
The principal cast of Business Is Business includes Ronny Bierman, Sylvia de Leur, Piet Römer, Jules Hamel, Bernhard Droog.
When was Business Is Business released and how long is it?
Business Is Business was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Business Is Business?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Business Is Business was composed by Jan Stoeckart.
Is Business Is Business based on a book or true story?
Business Is Business is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Albert Mol".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Business Is Business?
Business Is Business holds official age classifications: FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.).