Peter Bell (2002): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Peter Bell is a 2002 family comedy directed by Maria Peters, starring Quinten Schram as Pietje Bell, Angela Groothuizen and Felix Strategier. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes and earned $4.9 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 50m (110 min)
- Director
- Maria Peters
- Original language
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Dutch - Studio
- Shooting Star Filmcompany
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Peter Bell About?
The premise of Peter Bell without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Set in pre‑war Rotterdam, Peter is a cheerful but headstrong boy from an unremarkable family. His relentless pranks entertain some while landing him in trouble with others, even landing his antics on the front pages of the city’s newspapers. As his notoriety spreads, he gains many new friends but also attracts powerful foes.
Peter Bell Cast & Characters
Quinten Schram leads the cast as Pietje Bell, with Angela Groothuizen as Moeder Bell and Felix Strategier as Vader Bell. Directed by Maria Peters; 16 actors are credited in all.
- Director Maria Peters
- Quinten Schram as Pietje Bell
- Angela Groothuizen as Moeder Bell
- Felix Strategier as Vader Bell
- Katja Herbers as Martha Bell
Also Starring in Peter Bell
· 12 more- Rick Engelkes Paul Velinga
- Willem Nijholt Stark
- Frensch de Groot Sproet
- Serge Price Kees
- Jordy Mul Engeltje
- Sjoerd Metz Peentje
- Stijn Westenend Jozef Geelman
- Arjan Ederveen Drogist Geelman
- Roef Ragas Jan Lampe
- Bram van der Vlugt Sinterklaas
- Jack Wouterse Klok
- René van 't Hof Teun
More from Maria Peters
More films directed by Maria Peters: The Conductor, Mike Says Goodbye!, Sonny Boy and XTC Just Don’t Do It.
Peter Bell Plot Summary
What happens in Peter Bell from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1930 Rotterdam, Pietje Bell is a spirited ten-year-old whose pranks light up his friends’ days while testing the patience of the grown-ups around him. After a string of incidents lands him on the front pages of a major city newspaper, Pietje bristles at the exaggerated reports from journalist Paul Velinga and the paper’s powerful publisher, Stark. Driven to set the record straight and to “do good” in his own way, Pietje forms a secret club with his friends Sproet, Kees, Engeltje, Peentje, and Jaap, calling themselves De Zwarte Hand.
Full summary
The whole story of Peter Bell, scene by scene
Peter Bell Box Office
Peter Bell grossed $4.9 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$4.9M
- International
- $4.9M
How Well Do You Know Peter Bell?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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In which city and year does Pietje Bell's story take place?
Peter Bell Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Pietje Bell 1: de bende van de Zwarte Hand” and “Pietje Bell und das Geheimnis der Schwarzen Hand”.
- Also known as
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- Pietje Bell 1: de bende van de Zwarte Hand
- Pietje Bell und das Geheimnis der Schwarzen Hand
- Приключения Питера Белла
- Le avventure di Pietje
- 彼得·贝尔历险记
- Gata cu minciunile!
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Peter Bell FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Peter Bell, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Peter Bell?
Peter Bell runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).
When was Peter Bell released?
Peter Bell was released on November 17, 2002.
Who directed Peter Bell?
Peter Bell was directed by Maria Peters.
More films by Maria Peters Who is in the cast of Peter Bell?
Peter Bell stars Quinten Schram as Pietje Bell, Angela Groothuizen as Moeder Bell and Felix Strategier as Vader Bell, among 16 credited actors.
How much did Peter Bell make at the box office?
Peter Bell grossed $4.9 million worldwide.
Does Peter Bell have a post-credit scene?
No. Peter Bell has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Peter Bell in?
The original language of Peter Bell is Dutch.
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