The Assault

The Assault (1986)

De Aanslag

At the end of WWII the Dutch resistance kills a German officer in front of the house of a Dutch family. Years after the war the young boy who witnessed the killing runs into the members of the resistance who committed the killing.

Date of release
1986-02-06
TMDB
6.8 / 10 (46)
Runtime
2h 24m
Genres
War, Drama, Thriller
Director
Fons Rademakers

Casting

Interesting facts

  • Based on: The Assault
  • Awards: 1 · Nominations: 2. Including: Academy Award for Best International Feature Film

The Assault is a 1986 film adaptation of the 1982 novel by Harry Mulisch. The film was directed and produced by Fons Rademakers. The main character is played by both Derek de Lint and Marc van Uchelen, whereas Monique van de Ven plays two different roles, one after the war and one in the war.

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