Forty Years
Originally released in 1938. Forty Years is a drama/history film. directed by Johan De Meester. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Cees Laseur, Lily Bouwmeester, and Matthieu van Eysden
Synopsis
This government commissioned film -- made on the occasion of the forty year anniversary of queen Wilhelmina's reign -- chronicles the lives of two Dutch families from 1898 to 1938 against the backdrop of the social and political events of the times. It shows the emergence of trade unions, the troubled years of the First World War, the development of aviation and Schiphol airport, the Dutch East Indies and the lives of the Dutch royal family.
Quick Facts
Directors
Top Cast
Cees Laseur
as Rolf van Meerle
Lily Bouwmeester
as Annetje Maasdonk
Matthieu van Eysden
as Frans Maasdonk
Ank van der Moer
as Eline Verhulst
Eduard Verkade
as Zijne Excellentie van Meerle
Adolphe Engers
as Jan de Oude
Paul Steenbergen
as Wim Maasdonk
Cor Van der Lugt Melsert
as Dick Maasdonk
Martha Posno
as Lottie van Meerle
Myra Ward
as Lily Burger
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- NL
- Budget
- $60,420
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forty Years about?
This government commissioned film -- made on the occasion of the forty year anniversary of queen Wilhelmina's reign -- chronicles the lives of two Dutch families from 1898 to 1938 against the back...
Who directed Forty Years?
Forty Years was directed by Johan De Meester.
How long is Forty Years?
Forty Years has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was Forty Years released?
Forty Years was released on January 10, 1938 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Forty Years?
The main cast of Forty Years includes Cees Laseur, Lily Bouwmeester, Matthieu van Eysden, Ank van der Moer, Eduard Verkade.