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Release Year1962
Runtime1h 30m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationG
GenresDrama, Action, TV Movie
Votes8
DirectorNorman Foster
WritersNorman Foster
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsHans Brinker, or the Silver Skates
About Hans Brinker, or the Silver Skates
Set in 1860s Holland along the famed Zeider Zee — young Hans Brinker finds himself responsible for supporting his family after his father becomes injured in an accident. He and his sister, Gretel, travel to Amsterdam in search of funds to help pay for their father's operation. Their only hope lies in the city's annual ice skating race in which Hans must face off against his arch-rival, Ludwig Schimmel, in hopes of winning the prize money.
Directed by Norman Foster, Hans Brinker, or the Silver Skates leans on a strong ensemble — Rony Zeander, Carin Rossby, Gunilla Jelf — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1962.
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