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7/10Paul Verhoeven supposedly played a character called Regie but fer the life of me I couldn't see him. Keep a look out.
Reviewed on July 10, 2022
Spetters(1980)
There is no such thing as simple love
6.4(124)2h1980-02-28
DramaRomance
Spetters Synopsis
Amateur dirt-bikers Rien and Hans–and their mechanic Eef–each fall in love with Fientje, a young woman who, with her brother Jaap, works a concession stand at the races. Everyone seeks a better life: Fientje wants out of the business and away from Jaap; and Rien and Hans aim to make their marks as pro racers, like their hero, Gerrit Witkamp.
Spetters (1980) is a drama and romance film directed by Paul Verhoeven, released on February 28, 1980 with a runtime of 2h. It stars Hans van Tongeren, Renée Soutendijk, Toon Agterberg and Maarten Spanjer. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 124 ratings.
- Director:
- Paul Verhoeven
- Writers:
- Gerard Soeteman, Jan Wolkers
- Producers:
- Joop van den Ende
- Cinematographer:
- Jost Vacano
- Composer:
- Ton Scherpenzeel
- Production:
- VSE Film, Endemol Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
Spetters (1980) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Spetters before you stream it.
Spetters Cast & Crew
Main cast
Hans van Tongeren
as Rien
Renée Soutendijk
as Fientje
Toon Agterberg
as Eef
Maarten Spanjer
as Hans
Marianne Boyer
as Maya
Rutger Hauer
as Gerrit Witkamp
Jeroen Krabbé
as Frans Henkhof
Peter Tuinman
as Jaap
Saskia van Basten-Batenburg
as Truus
- Yvonne Valkenburg
Yvonne Valkenburg
as Annette
- Ab Abspoel
Ab Abspoel
as Rien's vader
Rudi Falkenhagen
as Hans' vader
Key crew
Directed by Paul Verhoeven, written by Gerard Soeteman and Jan Wolkers, produced by Joop van den Ende.
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Spetters Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 124 ratings.
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Spetters – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Spetters online?
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Spetters (1980) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Filmin and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Spetters?
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The main cast of Spetters (1980) includes Hans van Tongeren, Renée Soutendijk, Toon Agterberg, Maarten Spanjer and Marianne Boyer. The film was directed by Paul Verhoeven. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Spetters released?
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Spetters was released on February 28, 1980 and runs for 2h.
Is Spetters worth watching?
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Spetters (1980) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 124 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Spetters?
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Yes. The official Spetters trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.