Spetters (1980)
Spetters is a 1980 Dutch-language drama movie directed by Paul Verhoeven, with a running time of 2h. It stars Hans van Tongeren, Renée Soutendijk and Toon Agterberg.
Amateur dirt-bikers Rien and Hans, and their mechanic Eef, each fall in love with Fientje, a young woman who, with her brother Jaap, works a concession stand at the races. Everyone seeks a better life: Fientje wants out of the business and away from Jaap; and Rien and Hans aim to make their marks as pro racers, like their hero, Gerrit Witkamp.
Quick answers
What is Spetters about?
Amateur dirt-bikers Rien and Hans, and their mechanic Eef, each fall in love with Fientje, a young woman who, with her brother Jaap, works a concession stand at the races. Everyone seeks a better life: Fientje wants out of the business and away from Jaap; and Rien and Hans aim to make their marks as pro racers, like their hero, Gerrit Witkamp.
When was Spetters released?
Spetters was released on 28 February 1980.
How long is Spetters?
Spetters runs 2h.
Who made Spetters?
Spetters was directed by Paul Verhoeven.
Cast
- Hans van Tongeren as Rien
- Renée Soutendijk as Fientje
- Toon Agterberg as Eef
- Maarten Spanjer as Hans
- Marianne Boyer as Maya
- Rutger Hauer as Gerrit Witkamp
- Jeroen Krabbé as Frans Henkhof
- Peter Tuinman as Jaap
- Saskia van Basten-Batenburg as Truus
- Yvonne Valkenburg as Annette
- Ab Abspoel as Rien's vader
- Rudi Falkenhagen as Hans' vader