The Assault (1986)

Cast

• Derek de Lint - Anton Steenwijk
• Marc van Uchelen - Young Anton Steenwijk
• Monique van de Ven - Saskia de Graaff
• Johnny Kraaijkamp Sr. - Cor Takes
• Christian Golusda - German Officer
• Harold Bendig - German Officer
• Lex Wiertz - Herring Seller
• Huub van der Lubbe - Fake Ploeg
• Elly Weller - Mrs. Beumer
• Ina van der Molen - Karin Korteweg

Screenplay

• Gerard Soeteman (Screenplay)
• Harry Mulisch (Novel)

Themes

The Horror of War and Humanity

Keywords

destruction of a civilization, nazi, world war ii, famine, gestapo, post war

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Assault about?

At the end of WWII the Dutch resistance kills a German officer in front of the house of a Dutch family. Years after the war the young boy who witnessed the killing runs into the members of the resistance who committed the killing.

Who directed The Assault?

The Assault was directed by Fons Rademakers.

Who stars in The Assault?

The Assault stars Derek de Lint, Marc van Uchelen, Monique van de Ven, Johnny Kraaijkamp Sr., Christian Golusda, Harold Bendig.

How long is The Assault?

The Assault has a runtime of 2h 24m (144 minutes).

What genre is The Assault?

The Assault is a War, Drama, Thriller film.

How much did The Assault gross?

The Assault grossed $512,400 worldwide.

Where was The Assault produced?

The Assault was produced in Netherlands.

What are the themes of The Assault?

The themes of The Assault include: The Horror of War and Humanity.