The Astonishing Adventures of Willem Parel (1955)
Comedian Wim Sonneveld wants to quit his most beloved character, organ grinder Willem Parel. Parel, however, has his own opinion on the subject and decides to save himself from his creator. After leaving the dressing room poster, Parel sets out into the Netherlands to start a organ grinders revolt.
Director: Gerard Rutten
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Wim Sonneveld as Wim Sonneveld / Willem Parel |
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Péronne Hosang as Hermine Toets van Slinderen |
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Femke Boersma as Angèle (as Femke Talma) |
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Hans Kaart as Huipie |
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Herbert Joeks as Directeur van Radio Omroep 'De Windwijzer' |
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Bert van der Linden as |
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Joop Doderer as De Groninger |
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Rijk de Gooyer as Pianist |
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Thom Kelling as De Hagenaar |
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Ben Aerden as |
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Jan Apon as Rechercheur |
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Philippe La Chapelle as |
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Dina Diependaal as |
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J. Ellerbrak as |
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Frits Engels as |
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Lex Goudsmit as S. Goldfish - producer |
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Willy Hollenga as |
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Jan Kelly as |
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Betty Kapsenberg as |
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Albert Mol as Jopie |
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Rob Milton as Butler John |
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Gerard Müller as |
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Rodi Roeters as |
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John Soer as |
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Jan Staal as |
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Clara Vischer-Blaaser as |
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Pim Vischer as |
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De Drie Rubati's as |
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Mia Horna as |
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Frans Vasen as |
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Conny Stuart as Herself (uncredited) |
| Editing | Ronny Erends | Editor |
| Directing | Gerard Rutten | Director |
| Writing | Joop Geesink | Writer |
| Writing | Gerard Rutten | Writer |
| Writing | Eli Asser | Writer |
| Writing | Max Dendermonde | Writer |
| Writing | Huub Janssen | Co-Writer |
| Writing | Wim Sonneveld | Co-Writer |
| Production | Joop Geesink | Producer |
| Sound | Dolf van der Linden | Music |
| Crew | Bob Chrispijn | Cinematography |
| Editing | Lien d'Oliveyra | Editor |
| Art | Piet Mossinkoff | Art Direction |
| Costume & Make-Up | D.H. Michels | Makeup Artist |
| Production | Jack Apon | Production Supervisor |
| Directing | Ronny Erends | Assistant Director |
| Directing | Herko Groot | Assistant Director |
| Art | Henk Kabos | Set Designer |
| Art | Dirk Van Ankeren | Construction Coordinator |
| Art | Frans Warmer | Props |
| Sound | Ronny Erends | Sound Editor |
| Sound | Wim Huender | Sound |
| Sound | H. Schram | Sound |
| Sound | Peter Vink | Sound |
| Camera | Wouter de Vries | Camera Operator |
| Camera | Prosper Dekeukelaire | Camera Operator |
| Camera | Henk Haselaar | Camera Operator |
| Camera | Ton LeFèvre | Assistant Camera |
| Production | Marian Janssen | Production Secretary |
| Production | Henk Ludriks | Production Assistant |
| Directing | Jetty Vink | Continuity |