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The Hell of '63

The Hell of '63

20095.91h 40m

Overview

When extreme weather suddenly hits the Netherlands in 1963, a 120-mile tour skating event taking place on natural ice forces its contestants to contend with life-threatening race conditions.

Directed by Steven de Jong
Written by Maarten Lebens, Jean Ummels, Steven de Jong
Produced by Steven de Jong, Klaas de Jong
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Top Cast

Chantal Janzen

Chantal Janzen

Dieuwke

Cas Jansen

Cas Jansen

Henk Brenninkmeijer

Chris Zegers

Chris Zegers

Kees Ferwerda

Cees Geel

Cees Geel

Sergeant-Majoor Hoeks

Chava Voor in 't Holt

Chava Voor in 't Holt

Annemiek

Lourens van den Akker

Lourens van den Akker

Sjoerd Lelkema

Willeke van Ammelrooy

Willeke van Ammelrooy

Moeder Wil

Pierre Bokma

Pierre Bokma

Commissaris der Koningin Harry Linthorst Homan

Dirk Zeelenberg

Dirk Zeelenberg

Telegraaf-journalist Jack van Houten

Dennis Overeem

Dennis Overeem

Militair Edwin

Themes & Keywords

based on true storyice skating1960s

About The Hell of '63

The Hell of '63 is a drama film released in 2009 exploring themes of based on true story, ice skating, 1960s. Directed by Steven de Jong, it stars Chantal Janzen, Cas Jansen, Chris Zegers. When extreme weather suddenly hits the Netherlands in 1963, a 120-mile tour skating event taking place on natural ice forces its contestants to contend with life-threatening race conditions.

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