The Swell (2016): Cast
The Swell is a 2016 drama directed by Hans Herbots, starring Simone Milsdochter as Minister Sasja Wolbers, Gijs Scholten van Aschat and Janni Goslinga. It runs 5 hours 30 minutes.
- Runtime
- 5h 30m (330 min)
- Director
- Hans Herbots
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Dutch - Studio
- Joco
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Swell About?
The premise of The Swell without spoilers.
When a massive storm threatens to inundate the low‑lying regions of the Netherlands and Belgium, Prime Minister Hans Kreuger faces a critical decision: whether it is possible to evacuate four million residents. Coordinating the removal of civilians, patients in hospitals and inmates from prisons is projected to require at least four days, putting immense pressure on resources and timing.
The Swell Cast & Characters
Simone Milsdochter leads the cast as Minister Sasja Wolbers, with Gijs Scholten van Aschat as Hans Kreuger and Janni Goslinga as Janneke Kreuger. Directed by Hans Herbots; 19 actors are credited in all.
- Director Hans Herbots
- Simone Milsdochter as Minister Sasja Wolbers
- Gijs Scholten van Aschat as Hans Kreuger
- Janni Goslinga as Janneke Kreuger
-
Frank Lammers as Willem Wienesse
Also Starring in The Swell
· 15 more- Tom Audenaert Manu De Ruwe
- Loek Peters Robert Wienesse
- Thomas Ryckewaert Ronnie Van Daele
- Ingrid De Vos Bomma (moeder van Sonja)
- Susan Visser Marion Wienesse
- Tom van Dyck Belgische premier André Verbeke
- Aart Staartjes David Stein
- Marie-Mae van Zuilen Britt Wienesse
- Roos Dickmann Naomi Wienesse
- Daisy Van Praet Sonja Van Daele
- Serin Utlu Kayvan Amiri
- Jamelia Sanda Nana Kimmy Asmara
- Lene Lanckriet Femke Van Daele
- Sadettin Kirmiziyuz Samir Sentûrk
- Joppe Degrijse Kevin Van Daele
More from Hans Herbots
More films directed by Hans Herbots: Ritual, The Treatment, Bo and Stormforce.
The Swell Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Quand les digues se brisent” and “Inundación”.
- Also known as
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- Quand les digues se brisent
- Inundación
- The Swell - Wenn die Deiche brechen
- Зыбь
- A Tormenta
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The Swell FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Director
Runtime, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Swell, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Swell?
The Swell runs 5 hours 30 minutes (330 minutes).
Who directed The Swell?
The Swell was directed by Hans Herbots.
More films by Hans Herbots Who is in the cast of The Swell?
The Swell stars Simone Milsdochter as Minister Sasja Wolbers, Gijs Scholten van Aschat as Hans Kreuger and Janni Goslinga as Janneke Kreuger, among 19 credited actors.
Does The Swell have a post-credit scene?
No. The Swell has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Swell in?
The original language of The Swell is Dutch.
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