Character(1997)
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Character Synopsis
In pre-WWII Holland, the penniless, illegitimate son of a powerful bailiff sets out to become a lawyer as he spends a lifetime struggling to prove his worth to his relentlessly spiteful father.
Character (1997) is a history and drama film directed by Mike van Diem, released on April 17, 1997 with a runtime of 2h 2m. It stars Jan Decleir, Fedja van Huêt, Betty Schuurman and Tamar van den Dop. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 120 ratings.
- Director:
- Mike van Diem
- Writers:
- Mike van Diem, Ferdinand Bordewijk, Laurens Geels
- Producers:
- Laurens Geels
- Cinematographer:
- Rogier Stoffers
- Composer:
- Het Paleis van Boem
- Production:
- First Floor Features, Almerica Films
- Budget:
- $4,500,000
- Status:
- Released
Character Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jan Decleir
as Dreverhaven
Fedja van Huêt
as Katadreuffe
Betty Schuurman
as Joba
Tamar van den Dop
as Lorna Te George
Victor Löw
as De Gankelaar
Hans Kesting
as Jan Maan
Lou Landré
as Rentenstein
Bernhard Droog
as Stroomkoning
Frans Vorstman
as Inspector de Bree
Fred Goessens
as Schuwagt
Jasper Gottlieb
as Jacob (6 years old)
Marius Gottlieb
as Jacob (6 years old)
Key crew
Directed by Mike van Diem, written by Mike van Diem, Ferdinand Bordewijk and Laurens Geels, produced by Laurens Geels.
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Character Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 120 ratings.
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Character – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Character online?
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Character (1997) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Character?
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The main cast of Character (1997) includes Jan Decleir, Fedja van Huêt, Betty Schuurman, Tamar van den Dop and Victor Löw. The film was directed by Mike van Diem. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Character released?
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Character was released on April 17, 1997 and runs for 2h 2m.
Is Character worth watching?
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Character (1997) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 120 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.