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The Cool Lakes of Death (1982): Cast

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The Cool Lakes of Death is a 1982 historical drama directed by Nouchka van Brakel, starring Renée Soutendijk as Hedwig Marga 'Hetty' de Fontayne, Derek de Lint and Huub Stapel. It runs 2 hours 4 minutes.

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The Cool Lakes of Death (1982) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 4m (124 min)
Genres
Drama , History
Original language
Dutch
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Cool Lakes of Death About?

The premise of The Cool Lakes of Death without spoilers.

Caught in the rigid confines of Victorian high society, Hedwig is a privileged young woman whose every move is governed by strict bourgeois morality. Burdened by sexual repression and a series of personal tragedies, she slowly unravels, the weight of expectation driving her into madness.

The Cool Lakes of Death Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

The Cool Lakes of Death Cast & Characters

Renée Soutendijk leads the cast as Hedwig Marga 'Hetty' de Fontayne, with Derek de Lint as Ritsaart and Huub Stapel as Herman. Directed by Nouchka van Brakel; 32 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Nouchka van Brakel

More films directed by Nouchka van Brakel: A Month Later, A Woman Like Eve and The Debut.

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The Cool Lakes of Death Also Known As

Also known as “Kuoleman kylmät järvet”.

Also known as
  • Kuoleman kylmät järvet

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FAQ

The Cool Lakes of Death FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Cool Lakes of Death, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Cool Lakes of Death?

The Cool Lakes of Death runs 2 hours 4 minutes (124 minutes).

When was The Cool Lakes of Death released?

The Cool Lakes of Death was released on September 30, 1982.

Who directed The Cool Lakes of Death?

The Cool Lakes of Death was directed by Nouchka van Brakel.

More films by Nouchka van Brakel

Who is in the cast of The Cool Lakes of Death?

The Cool Lakes of Death stars Renée Soutendijk as Hedwig Marga 'Hetty' de Fontayne, Derek de Lint as Ritsaart and Huub Stapel as Herman, among 32 credited actors.

Does The Cool Lakes of Death have a post-credit scene?

No. The Cool Lakes of Death has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Cool Lakes of Death in?

The original language of The Cool Lakes of Death is Dutch.

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