Netherlands · 1939 · 35 mm · Black and White · 91' · o.v. Dutch
Two young drifters have picaresque adventures in Rotterdam harbor, dreaming of America. Boefje is protected by a priest who wants to rehabilitate him. Inspired by a Dutch childhood classic, the film was made shortly before Sirk’s final departure for the United States.
Director
Detlef Sierck
Screenplay
Carl Zuckmayer, Jaap Van der Poll, Kurt Alexander
Cast
Albert von Dalsum, Annie van Ees, Guus Brox
Producer
J. ter Linden, Leo Meyer
Cinematography
Akos Farkas
Editing
Rita Roland
Music
Cor Steyn
Production
NV City Film
EYE Filmmuseum, Amsterdam
