Hans Brinker, or the Silver Skates
Originally released in 1962. Hans Brinker, or the Silver Skates is a drama/action film. directed by Norman Foster.
Starring Rony Zeander, Carin Rossby, and Gunilla Jelf
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 7, 1962
64 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (7 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Rony Zeander
as Hans Brinker
Carin Rossby
as Gretel Brinker
Gunilla Jelf
as Hilda Van Gleck
Erik Strandmark
as Raff Brinker
Inga Landgré
as Metje Brinker
Lennart Klefbom
as Ludwig Schimmel
Claes-Håkan Westergren
as Peter Bouman
Gunnar Sjöberg
as Dr. Boekman
Lauritz Falk
as Kaps Bouman
Alf Kjellin
as Frans Ruisdael
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Walt Disney Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hans Brinker, or the Silver Skates about?
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...
Who directed Hans Brinker, or the Silver Skates?
Hans Brinker, or the Silver Skates was directed by Norman Foster.
How long is Hans Brinker, or the Silver Skates?
Hans Brinker, or the Silver Skates has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Hans Brinker, or the Silver Skates released?
Hans Brinker, or the Silver Skates was released on January 7, 1962 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Hans Brinker, or the Silver Skates?
The main cast of Hans Brinker, or the Silver Skates includes Rony Zeander, Carin Rossby, Gunilla Jelf, Erik Strandmark, Inga Landgré.