The Assault(1986)
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The Assault Synopsis
At the end of WWII the Dutch resistance kills a German officer in front of the house of a Dutch family. Years after the war the young boy who witnessed the killing runs into the members of the resistance who committed the killing.
The Assault (1986) is a war, drama and thriller film directed by Fons Rademakers, released on February 6, 1986 with a runtime of 2h 24m. It stars Derek de Lint, Marc van Uchelen, Monique van de Ven and Johnny Kraaijkamp Sr.. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 46 ratings.
- Director:
- Fons Rademakers
- Writers:
- Gerard Soeteman, Harry Mulisch
- Producers:
- Fons Rademakers
- Cinematographer:
- Theo van de Sande
- Composer:
- Jurriaan Andriessen
- Production:
- Fons Rademakers Produktie, The Cannon Group
- Revenue:
- $512,400
- Status:
- Released
The Assault (1986) Trailer
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The Assault Cast & Crew
Main cast
Derek de Lint
as Anton Steenwijk
- Marc van Uchelen
Marc van Uchelen
as Young Anton Steenwijk
Monique van de Ven
as Saskia de Graaff
Johnny Kraaijkamp Sr.
as Cor Takes
- Christian Golusda
Christian Golusda
as German Officer
- Harold Bendig
Harold Bendig
as German Officer
- Lex Wiertz
Lex Wiertz
as Herring Seller
Huub van der Lubbe
as Fake Ploeg
- Elly Weller
Elly Weller
as Mrs. Beumer
Ina van der Molen
as Karin Korteweg
Frans Vorstman
as Father Steenwijk
Edda Barends
as Mother Steenwijk
Key crew
Directed by Fons Rademakers, written by Gerard Soeteman and Harry Mulisch, produced by Fons Rademakers.
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The Assault Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 46 ratings.
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The Assault – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Assault online?
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Who stars in The Assault?
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The main cast of The Assault (1986) includes Derek de Lint, Marc van Uchelen, Monique van de Ven, Johnny Kraaijkamp Sr. and Christian Golusda. The film was directed by Fons Rademakers. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Assault released?
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The Assault was released on February 6, 1986 and runs for 2h 24m.
Is The Assault worth watching?
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The Assault (1986) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 46 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy war, drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Assault?
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