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Everyman (1963): Cast

Everyman (1963) movie poster

Everyman is a 1963 documentary directed by Bert Haanstra, starring Peter Ustinov as Narrator (English) and Simon Carmiggelt. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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Everyman (1963) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Bert Haanstra
Genre
Documentary
Original language
Dutch
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Everyman About?

The premise of Everyman without spoilers.

Bert Haanstra creates a portrait of the Netherlands and its people in his distinctive style, using hidden‑camera techniques to film ordinary citizens in a wide range of settings. He highlights the extraordinary hidden within everyday life and vice‑versa, showing that after the hardships of post‑war reconstruction, most Dutch now enjoy a better quality of life.

Everyman Themes & Keywords

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  • man wears a swimsuit
  • man wears a speedo swimsuit
  • ice
  • beach
  • crying child
  • child crying
  • elementary school
  • classroom
  • baby
  • live birth
  • dancing
  • begging
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  • homeless person
  • homelessness
  • slaughterhouse
  • winter
  • fur coat
  • fur hat
  • snow
  • ice skating
  • cleaning
  • marching band
  • band
  • umbrella
  • rain
  • swimming
  • park bench
  • chess
  • checkers
  • dog
  • wedding dress
  • wedding
  • boxing
  • bicycle racing
  • bicycle
  • child
  • pole vault
  • pole vaulting
  • soccer
  • football
  • herring
  • kite
  • sand
  • trampoline
  • amusement park
  • fair
  • cow
  • montage
  • bare chested male
  • netherlands
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Cast & crew

Everyman Cast & Characters

Peter Ustinov leads the cast as Narrator (English), with Simon Carmiggelt as Narrator (Dutch). Directed by Bert Haanstra.

Details

Everyman Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “The Human Dutch” and “Голландец”.

Also known as
  • The Human Dutch
  • Голландец

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FAQ

Everyman FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Everyman, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Everyman?

Everyman runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Everyman released?

Everyman was released in 1963.

Who directed Everyman?

Everyman was directed by Bert Haanstra.

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Who is in the cast of Everyman?

Everyman stars Peter Ustinov as Narrator (English) and Simon Carmiggelt as Narrator (Dutch).

Does Everyman have a post-credit scene?

No. Everyman has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Everyman in?

The original language of Everyman is Dutch.

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