The Stranding
Originally released in 1957. The Stranding is a crime/thriller film. directed by Louis van Gasteren. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Lex Goudsmit, Josephine van Gasteren, and Wim Wennink
Synopsis
In Rotterdam, Baas (Lex Goudsmit) sells a batch of fake diamonds to a gang of international con-men. They pay in dollars: a suitcase full of banknotes is sent on a ship from Rotterdam to Hamburg. The wife of one of the gang members (played by Josephine van Gasteren – sister of director Louis) accompanies it to keep an eye on things. But the ship strands off the island of Terschelling and a race ensues between Baas, the gang, the shipowner and the insurer to get to the ship first and secure the case of money.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- NL
Production Companies
- Spectrum Film
- Caribe Pictures
- Standaardfilms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Stranding about?
In Rotterdam, Baas (Lex Goudsmit) sells a batch of fake diamonds to a gang of international con-men. They pay in dollars: a suitcase full of banknotes is sent on a ship from Rotterdam to Hamburg. T...
Who directed The Stranding?
The Stranding was directed by Louis van Gasteren.
How long is The Stranding?
The Stranding has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was The Stranding released?
The Stranding was released on June 21, 1957 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Stranding?
The main cast of The Stranding includes Lex Goudsmit, Josephine van Gasteren, Wim Wennink, Jan Bakker, Henk Bruins.