Dead Water (1934)

Dead Water (1934) poster

After building a dam, closing off the Zuiderzee from the sea, it effectively turns the former sea into a lake and the fishermen call it "dead water". They desperately attack the dam with spades and even explosives, culminating in tragedy.

Director: Gerard Rutten
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 106 min
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Screenplay

Cinematography: Andor von Bàrsy
Editing: Lien d'Oliveyra, Gerard Rutten
Production: Nederlandse Filmgemeenschap
Country: Netherlands
Language: Nederlands
Original Language: nl
More Films by Director: Gerard Rutten
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dead Water about?
After building a dam, closing off the Zuiderzee from the sea, it effectively turns the former sea into a lake and the fishermen call it "dead water". They desperately attack the dam with spades and even explosives, culminating in tragedy.
Who directed Dead Water?
Dead Water was directed by Gerard Rutten.
Who stars in Dead Water?
Dead Water stars Jan Musch, Theo de Maal, Bets Ranucci-Beckman, Arnold Marlé, Max Croiset, Helga Gogh.
How long is Dead Water?
Dead Water has a runtime of 1h 46m (106 minutes).
What genre is Dead Water?
Dead Water is a Drama film.
Where was Dead Water produced?
Dead Water was produced in Netherlands.