Army Brats Explained
| Army Brats |
| Director: | Ruud van Hemert |
| Producer: | Haig Balian
Chris Brouwer |
| Starring: | Peter Faber
Geert de Jong
Akkemay Elderenbos
Erik Koningsberger |
| Music: | Ruud van Hemert |
| Cinematography: | Theo van de Sande |
| Editing: | Ton de Graaff |
| Studio: | Meteor Film Productions |
| Runtime: | 101 minutes |
| Country: | Netherlands |
| Language: | Dutch |
| Gross: | 1 million admissions (Netherlands) |
Army Brats (nl|'''Schatjes''') is a 1984 Dutch comedy film directed by Ruud van Hemert. The film is a dark comedy, featuring guerrilla warfare between disturbed parents (Peter Faber and Geert de Jong) and their disruptive children. This only leads to chaos and mayhem.[1] [2] The film drew 1 million visitors, making it one of the most successful Dutch films ever.[3] [4] The film was selected as the Dutch entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 57th Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.[5] A sequel, Mama is Boos!, was released in 1986.
Cast
- Peter Faber as John Gisberts
- Geert de Jong as Danny Gisberts
- Akkemay Elderenbos as Madelon Gisberts
- Frank Schaafsma as Thijs Gisberts
- Pepijn Somer as Jan–Julius Gisberts
- Olivier Somer as Valentijn Gisberts
- Rijk de Gooijer as Pete Stewart
- Erik Koningsberger as Dennis
- Arie van Riet as John Wyatt
Production
In 2022, Erik Koningsberger, the actor who stars with Akkemay Elderenbos in the controversial shower scene, said he didn't know at the time that the actress was only 14.[6]
See also
Notes and References
- Web site: Bij de dood van Ruud van Hemert Baanbrekend VPRO-regisseur met Wim T. Schippers. Koolhaas. Marnix. 5 July 2012. nl. 16 October 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131016233859/http://www.geschiedenis24.nl/nieuws/2012/juli/bij-de-dood-van-Ruud-van-Hemert.html. 16 October 2013. dead.
- News: Schatjes. TVGids.nl. nl. 16 October 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131016233859/https://www.tvgids.nl/tv/Schatjes/14549324. 16 October 2013. dead.
- News: 'Bruut van Hemert' stelde hoge eisen aan zijn acteurs. Graaf. Belinda van de. 6 July 2012. TROUW. nl. 30 June 2021.
- Web site: Statistieken 2008 . Dutch Federation for Cinematography . 25 June 2022. 53 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150314065503/http://www.nfcstatistiek.nl/jv09.pdf . 14 March 2015 . dead.
- Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
- Web site: Acteur Erik Koningsberger redt migranten op zee: ‘Je leert je te focussen op de overlevenden’ . www.parool.nl . 29 March 2024.
