Black Book (2006)
Original title: Zwartboek
Black Book is a 2006 Dutch-language drama movie directed by Paul Verhoeven, with a running time of 2h 25m. It stars Carice van Houten, Sebastian Koch and Thom Hoffman.
Israel, 1956: Jewish teacher Rachel Stein rather unexpectedly meets an old friend at the kibbutz. It brings back memories of her experiences in the Netherlands during the war, memories of betrayal. In September 1944, Rachel's hiding place is bombed by Allied troops; she makes contact with a resistance member and joins a group of Jews to be smuggled across the Biesbosch to the freed South Netherlands. Only Rachel escapes a massacre by patrol Germans, and is rescued by a resistance group under the leadership of Gerben Kuipers, whose son is captured trying to smuggle weapons. Kuipers asks Rachel to seduce SS-hauptsturmführer Ludwig Müntze, a mission that she will soon learn that the boat attack wasn't a coincidence.
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What is Black Book about?
Israel, 1956: Jewish teacher Rachel Stein rather unexpectedly meets an old friend at the kibbutz. It brings back memories of her experiences in the Netherlands during the war, memories of betrayal. In September 1944, Rachel's hiding place is bombed by Allied troops; she makes contact with a resistance member and joins a group of Jews to be smuggled across the Biesbosch to the freed South Netherlands. Only Rachel escapes a massacre by patrol Germans, and is rescued by a resistance group under the leadership of Gerben Kuipers, whose son is captured trying to smuggle weapons. Kuipers asks Rachel to seduce SS-hauptsturmführer Ludwig Müntze, a mission that she will soon learn that the boat attack wasn't a coincidence.
When was Black Book released?
Black Book was released on 14 September 2006.
How long is Black Book?
Black Book runs 2h 25m.
Who made Black Book?
Black Book was directed by Paul Verhoeven.
Where can I watch Black Book?
Black Book is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch Black Book
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Cast
- Carice van Houten as Rachel Stein / Ellis de Vries
- Sebastian Koch as Ludwig Müntze
- Thom Hoffman as Hans Akkermans
- Halina Reijn as Ronnie
- Waldemar Kobus as Günther Franken
- Matthias Schoenaerts as Joop
- Theo Maassen as Prison Guard with Baret
- Derek de Lint as Gerben Kuipers
- Christian Berkel as General Käutner
- Dolf de Vries as Notary Wim Smaal
- Peter Blok as Van Gein
- Michiel Huisman as Rob
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