Dead Water (1934)
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
Release Date: October 25, 1934
Cast
- Jan Musch - Willem de Geus
- Theo de Maal - Jaap de Meeuw
- Bets Ranucci-Beckman - Aaf de Meeuw
- Arnold Marlé - Dirk Brak
- Max Croiset - Jan Brak
- Helga Gogh - Maartje Brak
- John Schilthuizen - Freek
- Jules Verstraete - Visser
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.