Merijntje Gijzen's Boyhood (1936)
Merijntje Gijzen is a small boy growing up in Brabant, in the south of the Netherlands. One day, out on one of his walks, he meets infamous poacher 'De Kruik,' and the two become friends. De Kruik is in love with Janekee but she is more interested in the new village policeman.
Director: Kurt Gerron
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Marcel Krols as Merijntje Gijzen |
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Piet Bron as Goort 'De Kruik' Perdams |
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Mimi Boesnach as Janakee |
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Frida Gonissen as Nelleke 'Blozekriekske' |
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Aaf Bouber as Janske |
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Harry Boda as Flierefluiter |
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Matthieu van Eysden as Vader Gijzen |
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Joekie Broedelet as Moeder Gijzen |
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Kees Brusse as Arjaan Gijzen |
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Frits Van Dijk as Walter, de schrijver |
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Jeanne Verstraete as Mevrouw Walter |
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Koba Kinsbergen as Buurvrouw |
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A.M. de Jong as Pastoor |
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Bill Benders as Grensjager |
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Pierre Balledux as Veldwachter |
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Ludzer Eringa as Officier van Justitie |
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Louis van Dommelen as Onderwijzer |
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Coen Hissink as Waard |
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Hein Harms as Kapitein |
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Johan Elsensohn as |
| Directing | Kurt Gerron | Director |
| Writing | A.M. de Jong | Novel |
| Sound | Max Tak | Music |
| Editing | Jan Teunissen | Editor |
| Production | Loet C. Barnstijn | Producer |
| Writing | Heinz Goldberg | Scenario Writer |
| Sound | Hubert Kübler | Music |
| Crew | Akos Farkas | Cinematography |