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Romantic drama

The Debut (1977): Cast

The Debut (1977) movie poster

The Debut is a 1977 romantic drama directed by Nouchka van Brakel, starring Kitty Courbois as Carolien's moeder, Dolf de Vries and Gerard Cox. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.

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The Debut (1977) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 34m (94 min)
Genres
Drama , Romance
Original language
Dutch
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Debut About?

The premise of The Debut without spoilers.

The delicate story of the impossible love between an older married man and a fourteen-year old schoolgirl.

The Debut Themes & Keywords

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  • 14 year old girl
  • man has sex with a teenage girl
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  • teenage girl sexual awakening
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Cast & crew

The Debut Cast & Characters

Kitty Courbois leads the cast as Carolien's moeder, with Dolf de Vries as Peter Sanders and Gerard Cox as Hugo. Directed by Nouchka van Brakel; 16 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Nouchka van Brakel

More films directed by Nouchka van Brakel: A Month Later, The Cool Lakes of Death and A Woman Like Eve.

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The Debut Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Liebe macht erfinderisch” and “玉人初伶桃红坠”.

Also known as
  • Liebe macht erfinderisch
  • 玉人初伶桃红坠

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FAQ

The Debut FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Debut?

The Debut runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

When was The Debut released?

The Debut was released on May 18, 1977.

Who directed The Debut?

The Debut was directed by Nouchka van Brakel.

More films by Nouchka van Brakel

Who is in the cast of The Debut?

The Debut stars Kitty Courbois as Carolien's moeder, Dolf de Vries as Peter Sanders and Gerard Cox as Hugo, among 16 credited actors.

Does The Debut have a post-credit scene?

No. The Debut has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Debut in?

The original language of The Debut is Dutch.

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