The Bitter Herb (1985)
Overview
This film is about the Jewish girl Sara and the ruin of her family during World War II. Her parents have to live in the Jewish ghetto in Amsterdam, but later they are arrested and deported. Sara decides to flee with her brother and his girlfriend to Palestine. Based on the book by Marga Minco.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | nl |
| Popularity | 2.175 |
Directed By
Kees Van Oostrum
TOP CAST
Ester Spitz
Sarah Meijer
Gerard Thoolen
Vader Meijer
Kitty Courbois
Moeder Meijer
Frank Rigter
David Meijer
Marion Van Wijk
Lottie
Mirjam de Rooij
Greet
Marcel Roijaards
Jan
Jules Royaards
Vader de Vos
Rene Frank
Man buiten synagoge
Alfons Haider
Duitser in tram
Ulrich von Dobschütz
Duitse officier
Tom Jansen
Man in leren jas
Dolf de Vries
Dijter van Gelder
Cor van Rijn
Heer Koppel
Ron Strijaards
Harrie
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