The Debut(1977)
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The Debut Synopsis
The delicate story of the impossible love between an older married man and a fourteen-year old schoolgirl.
The Debut (1977) is a drama and romance film directed by Nouchka van Brakel, released on May 18, 1977 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Marina de Graaf, Gerard Cox, Pleuni Touw and Kitty Courbois. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- Nouchka van Brakel
- Writers:
- Hester Albach, Nouchka van Brakel, Carel Donck
- Producers:
- René Solleveld, Matthijs van Heijningen
- Cinematographer:
- Theo van de Sande
- Composer:
- Ron Westerbeek
- Production:
- Sigma Film Productions, VHS
- Status:
- Released
The Debut Cast & Crew
Main cast
Marina de Graaf
as Carolien
Gerard Cox
as Hugo
Pleuni Touw
as Rita
Kitty Courbois
as Carolien's moeder
Dolf de Vries
as Peter Sanders
- Sandrien van Brakel
Sandrien van Brakel
as Tanja / Carolien's schoolmate
- Wendy Ferwerda
Wendy Ferwerda
as Susan
- Hans Kemna
Hans Kemna
- Simone Ettekoven
Simone Ettekoven
- Pieter Fleury
Pieter Fleury
as Jacques
Joop Keesmaat
- Judith Hees
Judith Hees
Key crew
Directed by Nouchka van Brakel, written by Hester Albach, Nouchka van Brakel and Carel Donck, produced by René Solleveld and Matthijs van Heijningen.
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The Debut Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 13 ratings.
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The Debut – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Debut online?
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The Debut (1977) is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, Midnight Pulp and Bloodstream, and to rent or buy from Bloodstream. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Debut?
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The main cast of The Debut (1977) includes Marina de Graaf, Gerard Cox, Pleuni Touw, Kitty Courbois and Dolf de Vries. The film was directed by Nouchka van Brakel. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Debut released?
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The Debut was released on May 18, 1977 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is The Debut worth watching?
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The Debut (1977) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 13 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.