The Stranding (1957)

The Stranding (1957) poster

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.

Director: Louis van Gasteren
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Runtime: 86 min
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Cast

Editing: Louis van Gasteren, Loet Roozekrans
Production: Spectrum Film, Caribe Pictures, Standaardfilms
Country: Netherlands
Language: Nederlands
Original Language: nl
More Films by Director: Louis van Gasteren
More Films in Genre: Crime, Thriller

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. 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.
Who directed The Stranding?
The Stranding was directed by Louis van Gasteren.
Who stars in The Stranding?
The Stranding stars Lex Goudsmit, Josephine van Gasteren, Wim Wennink, Jan Bakker, Henk Bruins, Yge Draaisma.
How long is The Stranding?
The Stranding has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
What genre is The Stranding?
The Stranding is a Crime, Thriller film.
Where was The Stranding produced?
The Stranding was produced in Netherlands.