Fatal Error(1979)
Grijpstra & De Gier
Fatal Error 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.
Fatal Error (1979) is a comedy, thriller, crime and drama film directed by Wim Verstappen, released on September 20, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Rijk de Gooyer, Rutger Hauer, Willeke van Ammelrooy and Donald Jones. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- Wim Verstappen
- Writers:
- Janwillem van de Wetering, Wim Verstappen, Kees Holierhoek
- Producers:
- Rob Houwer
- Cinematographer:
- Marc Felperlaan
- Composer:
- Rogier van Otterloo
- Production:
- Rob Houwer Film Holland, Verenigde Nederlandsche Filmcompagnie (VNF)
- Status:
- Released
Fatal Error Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rijk de Gooyer
as Henk Grijpstra
Rutger Hauer
as Rinus de Gier
Willeke van Ammelrooy
as Constanze Verboom
Donald Jones
as Habberdoedas van Meteren
Frederik de Groot
as Simon Cardozo
Jan Retèl
as Commissaris
Hans Croiset
as De Kater
Marjan Berk
as Mevrouw Grijpstra
- Hilly Ruardy
Hilly Ruardy
as Treesje
Jaap Stobbe
as Beuzekom
Tom van Beek
as Hoofdinspecteur
- Olaf Wijnants
Olaf Wijnants
as Ringetje
Key crew
Directed by Wim Verstappen, written by Janwillem van de Wetering, Wim Verstappen and Kees Holierhoek, produced by Rob Houwer.
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Fatal Error Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 14 ratings.
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Fatal Error – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Fatal Error online?
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Who stars in Fatal Error?
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The main cast of Fatal Error (1979) includes Rijk de Gooyer, Rutger Hauer, Willeke van Ammelrooy, Donald Jones and Frederik de Groot. The film was directed by Wim Verstappen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Fatal Error released?
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Fatal Error was released on September 20, 1979 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is Fatal Error worth watching?
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Fatal Error (1979) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.