The Bitter Herb movie poster

The Bitter Herb

April 25, 1985 1h 29m 6.5/10 (6 votes)

Originally released in 1985. The Bitter Herb is a history film. directed by Kees Van Oostrum. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Ester Spitz, Gerard Thoolen, and Kitty Courbois

Synopsis

This film is about the Jewish girl Sara and the ruin of her family during World War II. Her parents have to live in the Jewish ghetto in Amsterdam, but later they are arrested and deported. Sara decides to flee with her brother and his girlfriend to Palestine. Based on the book by Marga Minco.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 25, 1985 40 years ago
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Runtime 1h 29m 89 minutes total
User Rating 6.5/10 Good (6 votes)
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Language NL Original language
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Country Netherlands Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
NL

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Bitter Herb about?

This film is about the Jewish girl Sara and the ruin of her family during World War II. Her parents have to live in the Jewish ghetto in Amsterdam, but later they are arrested and deported. Sara de...

Who directed The Bitter Herb?

The Bitter Herb was directed by Kees Van Oostrum.

How long is The Bitter Herb?

The Bitter Herb has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).

When was The Bitter Herb released?

The Bitter Herb was released on April 25, 1985 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Bitter Herb?

The main cast of The Bitter Herb includes Ester Spitz, Gerard Thoolen, Kitty Courbois, Frank Rigter, Marion Van Wijk.