The Assault (1986)
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- PG
- 2h 21min
- Drama, History
- 06 Feb 1986 (Netherlands)
- Movie
A Dutch doctor, haunted by grueling childhood memories of World War II, struggles to find peace as he spends his life looking for answers about the tragic night that shaped him.
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Awards:
- Won 1 Oscar. Another 4 wins.
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Cast
| Derek de Lint | ... |
Anton Steenwijk
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Marc van Uchelen | ... |
Young Anton Steenwijk
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| Monique van de Ven | ... |
Saskia de Graaff / Truus Coster
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| John Kraaijkamp Sr. | ... |
Cor Takes
(as John Kraaykamp)
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Huub van der Lubbe | ... |
Fake Ploeg
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Elly Weller | ... |
Mrs. Beumer
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Ina van der Molen | ... |
Karin Korteweg
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Frans Vorstman | ... |
Father Steenwijk
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| Edda Barends | ... |
Mother Steenwijk
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Casper de Boer | ... |
Peter Steenwijk
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Wim de Haas | ... |
Mr. Korteweg
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Hiske van der Linden | ... |
Young Karin Korteweg
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Piet de Wijn | ... |
Mr. Beumer
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| Akkemay Elderenbos | ... |
Sandra
(as Akkemay)
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Kees Coolen | ... |
Gerrit-Jan
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Eric van Heyst | ... |
Mr. de Graaff
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Mies de Heer | ... |
Elisabeth
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Oliver Domnick | ... |
Man from SD
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| Amadeus August | ... |
Hauptsturmführer
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Matthias Hell | ... |
Feldwebel
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Horst A. Reichel | ... |
German Officer
(as Horst Reichel)
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Ludwig Haas | ... |
General von Braunstein
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Michel van Rooy | ... |
Young Cor Takes
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Guus Hermus | ... |
Mr. van Lennep
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Manon Alving | ... |
Mrs. de Graaff
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Tabe Bas | ... |
Jaap
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Cas Baas | ... |
Henk
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Egbert van Paridon | ... |
Geert
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Okke Jager | ... |
Clergyman
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Eric van der Donk | ... |
Simon
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Ab Abspoel | ... |
Man in pub
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| Pierre Bokma | ... |
Student
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Willem van de Sande Bakhuyzen | ... |
Student
(as Willem van de Sande Bakhuijzen)
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Filip Bolluyt | ... |
Student
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Jan Pieter Koch | ... |
Student
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| Gijs de Lange | ... |
Student
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| Kees Hulst | ... |
Student
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Kenneth Oakley | ... |
Guide in Westminster Abbey
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Eric van der Hoff | ... |
Bastiaan
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| Krijn ter Braak | ... |
Uncle Peter
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Nico Jansen | ... |
Commanding guard
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Willem van Rinsum | ... |
Agent
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Lex Wiertz | ... |
Herring Seller
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| Christian Golusda | ... |
German Officer
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Harold Bendig | ... |
German Officer
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Monique Spijker | ... |
Coffee waitress
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Paula Petri | ... |
Woman in window
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Mike Bendig | ... |
Young Fake Ploeg
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Norman Longdon | ... |
English general
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Lisa Takacs | ... |
Little Sandra
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Rogier van Gestel | ... |
Peter, age of 18
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Marco Ramos | ... |
Peter, age of 8
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Dott. Martini | ... |
Doctor
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Anton Kothuis | ... |
Narrator
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Marc Klein Essink | ... |
Student (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Fons Rademakers | ||
Written by
| Gerard Soeteman | ... | (scenario) |
| Harry Mulisch | ... | (novel) |
Produced by
| Yoram Globus | ... | executive producer |
| Menahem Golan | ... | executive producer |
| Fons Rademakers | ... | producer |
| Jos van der Linden | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Jurriaan Andriessen | ||
Cinematography by
| Theo van de Sande | ||
Editing by
| Kees Linthorst | ||
Editorial Department
| Genevieve Saifi | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Hans Kemna | ||
Art Direction by
| Dorus van der Linden | ||
Costume Design by
| Annemarie van Beverwijk | ||
Makeup Department
| Patrick de Loor | ... | hair stylist |
| Giuliano Laurenti | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Manlio Rocchetti | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Floris Schuller | ... | special makeup effects artist |
| Ulli Ullrich | ... | makeup artist |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Arthur Hornstra | ... | second assistant director |
| Lili Rademakers | ... | assistant director |
Sound Department
| Stanley B. Gill | ... | sound recordist |
| Kees Linthorst | ... | sound |
| Rupert Scrivener | ... | re-recording mixer |
Special Effects by
| Ben De Jong | ... | special effects assistant |
| Jan de Regt | ... | special effects assistant |
| Ann Wiessenhaan | ... | special effects assistant (as An Wiessenhaan) |
| Edward Wiessenhaan | ... | special effects assistant |
| Harry Wiessenhaan | ... | special effects |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Marc Koninckx | ... | steadicam operator |
| Hugo Van Baren | ... | key grip |
| Frank Van Hekken | ... | lighting technician |
| Lex Wertwijn | ... | gaffer |
Additional Crew
| Frans J. Afman | ... | financial services |
| Alexis Cahill | ... | production assistant: England |
| Panos Nicolaou | ... | production supervisor: England |
| Gildo Tognetti | ... | production assistant: Italy |
| Paul Trijbits | ... | production assistant: England (as Paul Trybits) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Cannon-City Distribution (1986) (Netherlands) (theatrical) (as Cannon City Film Distribution)
- Cannon Film Distributors (1987) (United States) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- Transmundo Films (1987) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- MGM Home Entertainment (1987) (United States) (VHS)
- Transmundo Home Video (THV) (1987) (Argentina) (VHS)
- MTC Video (1989) (Greece) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (1989) (Japan) (VHS)
- A-Film Home Entertainment (2003) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- A-Film Home Entertainment (2003) (Netherlands) (VHS)
- A-Film Home Entertainment (2006) (Netherlands) (DVD) (Quality Film Collection)
- América Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Anvil Post Production (sound re-recording)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
In January 1945, during the 2nd world-war, the Dutch resistance kills a collaborator in the street where the 12 year old Anton Steenwijk lives. The man was shot in front of his neighbors house, but is moved by them to the house of the family Steenwijk. Because of this, his father, mother and brother are killed by the Germans, and their house is set to fire. During his life, Anton meets several people that tell him more about what really happened on the night of the assault. Written by Anonymous |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Derek de Lint played in two other Dutch WWII movies, Soldier of Orange (1977) and Black Book (2006). See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The 44th Annual Golden Globe Awards (1987). See more » |
| Quotes |
Anton Steenwijk:
My parents were innocent. Fake Ploeg: My father was too! Anton Steenwijk: I only know what I was told. Fake Ploeg: Exactly. See more » |