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Village by the River (1958): Cast

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Village by the River is a 1958 drama directed by Fons Rademakers, starring Bernard Droog as Cis den Dove, Mary Dresselhuys and Jan Retèl. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.

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Village by the River (1958) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 32m (92 min)
Director
Fons Rademakers
Genre
Drama
Original language
Dutch
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Village by the River About?

The premise of Village by the River without spoilers.

A free‑minded physician who practices medicine his own way in an isolated rural village finds his unconventional methods increasingly at odds with the locals. When a patient takes his own life, the doctor becomes the target of suspicion and is gradually shunned by the community that once relied on him.

Village by the River Themes & Keywords

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  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

Village by the River Cast & Characters

Bernard Droog leads the cast as Cis den Dove, with Mary Dresselhuys as Mrs. Van Taeke and Jan Retèl as Thijs van Erpen. Directed by Fons Rademakers; 20 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Fons Rademakers

More films directed by Fons Rademakers: The Rose Garden, The Assault, Max Havelaar and Because of the Cats.

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Village by the River FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Village by the River, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Village by the River?

Village by the River runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

When was Village by the River released?

Village by the River was released on August 19, 1958.

Who directed Village by the River?

Village by the River was directed by Fons Rademakers.

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Who is in the cast of Village by the River?

Village by the River stars Bernard Droog as Cis den Dove, Mary Dresselhuys as Mrs. Van Taeke and Jan Retèl as Thijs van Erpen, among 20 credited actors.

Does Village by the River have a post-credit scene?

No. Village by the River has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Village by the River in?

The original language of Village by the River is Dutch.

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