Hans Brinker, or the Silver Skates (1962)

Drama
Action
TV Movie

Set in 1860s Holland along the famed Zeider Zee — young Hans Brinker finds himself responsible for supporting his family after his father becomes injured in an accident. He and his sister, Gretel, travel to Amsterdam in search of funds to help pay for their father's operation. Their only hope lies in the city's annual ice skating race in which Hans must face off against his arch-rival, Ludwig Schimmel, in hopes of winning the prize money.

Cast

Hans Brinker
Gretel Brinker
Hilda Van Gleck
Raff Brinker
Metje Brinker
Ludwig Schimmel
Dr. Boekman
Kaps Bouman
Frans Ruisdael

Crew

Producer
Associate Producer
Associate Producer
Original Music Composer
Director of Photography
Director of Photography
Director of Photography
Art Direction
Makeup Artist
Production Manager
Assistant Director