The Knife movie poster

The Knife

March 2, 1961 1h 29m 5.5/10 (11 votes)

Originally released in 1961. The Knife is a drama film. directed by Fons Rademakers. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Reitze van der Linden, Louise Videc, and Ellen Vogel

Synopsis

A boy is resentful of his mother's budding romance with the best friend of her late husband, and is torn and confused about his emerging feelings for Toni, a young girl in his neighborhood. His fascination with an antique Oriental knife leads him to steal it and he uses it to try to impress Toni while at the same time trying to break up his mother's relationhip.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 2, 1961 64 years ago
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Runtime 1h 29m 89 minutes total
User Rating 5.5/10 Mixed (11 votes)
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Language NL Original language
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Country Netherlands Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
NL

Production Companies

  • NFM
  • Afilms
  • City Video International (CVI)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Knife about?

A boy is resentful of his mother's budding romance with the best friend of her late husband, and is torn and confused about his emerging feelings for Toni, a young girl in his neighborhood. His fas...

Who directed The Knife?

The Knife was directed by Fons Rademakers.

How long is The Knife?

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

When was The Knife released?

The Knife was released on March 2, 1961 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Knife?

The main cast of The Knife includes Reitze van der Linden, Louise Videc, Ellen Vogel, Paul Camermans.