Little Crumb (Dutch: Kruimeltje) is a 1999 Dutch family drama film written and directed by Maria Peters, based on the 1923 novel by Chris van Abkoude. The film was produced by Shooting Star Filmcompany and KRO. it was released in the Netherlands on December 23, 1999, by Buena Vista International.

Kruimeltje
Theatrical release poster
Directed byMaria Peters
Screenplay byMaria Peters
Based onKruimeltje
by Chris van Abkoude
Produced by
  • Hans Pos
  • Dave Schram
Starring
CinematographyHein Groot
Edited byOt Louw
Music byHenny Vrienten
Production
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Distributed byBuena Vista International (Netherlands)
Release date
  • December 23, 1999 (1999-12-23)
Running time
119 minutes
CountryNetherlands
LanguageDutch
Box office1.1 million admissions (Netherlands)[1]

It was the most popular Dutch film of the year and in the top 20 most popular Dutch films of all time.[1] It was the Netherlands' submission to the 73rd Academy Awards for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, but was not accepted as a nominee.[2][3]

Plot

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Cast

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  • Ruud Feltkamp as Kruimeltje
  • Hugo Haenen as Wilkes, Harry's best friend
  • Rick Engelkes as Harry Folker, Kruimeltje's father
  • Thekla Reuten as Lize van Dien, Kruimeltje's mother
  • Yannick van de Velde as Keesie, Kruimeltje's friend
  • Sacha Bulthuis as Mrs Koster
  • Ingeborg Uyt den Boogaard as Vera di Borboni, maid
  • Jaap Maarleveld as old neighbour
  • Joop Doderer as Koster
  • Bert Geurkink as policeman
  • Jan Decleir as Father Keyzer

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Film Facts and Figures of the Netherlands – September 2013" (PDF). The Netherlands Film Fund. p. 25. Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 November 2013. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
  2. ^ "Record 46 Countries in Race for Oscar". Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. 2000-11-20. Archived from the original on 2008-04-05. Retrieved 2008-07-19.
  3. ^ "AMPAS Announces the Nominees for the 73rd Academy Awards". indieWire. Archived from the original on February 12, 2005. Retrieved 2008-07-19.
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