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Mates

February 1, 1999 1h 30m

Originally released in 1999. Mates is a drama film. directed by Pieter Verhoeff.

Starring Kees Boot, Elsie de Brauw, and Hans Breetveld

Synopsis

October 1997. Paul Winters (35) is deputy public prosecutor in Arnhem and is working on his first major case: an investigation in to the allegations of a Bosnian girl that she was raped by three soldiers in the Dutch UN contingent and whose brother is alleged to have been killed by them. Winters suspects that the girl is telling the truth, but he can't prove it and the case is adjourned. Then one of the men gives a revealing statement that throws a different light on the case. Winters argues in favour of reopening the case, but faces opposition from an unexpected quarter.

Quick Facts

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Release Date February 1, 1999 27 years ago
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Runtime 1h 30m 90 minutes total
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Language NL Original language
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Country Netherlands Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
NL

Production Companies

  • Egmond Film & Television

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mates about?

October 1997. Paul Winters (35) is deputy public prosecutor in Arnhem and is working on his first major case: an investigation in to the allegations of a Bosnian girl that she was raped by three so...

Who directed Mates?

Mates was directed by Pieter Verhoeff.

How long is Mates?

Mates has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).

When was Mates released?

Mates was released on February 1, 1999 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Mates?

The main cast of Mates includes Kees Boot, Elsie de Brauw, Hans Breetveld, Erik de Bruyn, Khaldoun Elmecky.