Melancholy Tales
Originally released in 1975. Melancholy Tales is a drama/comedy film. directed by Bas van der Lecq.
Starring Henny Alma, Fien Berghegge, and Jon Bluming
Synopsis
A series of four stories written by the Dutch writer Heere Heeresma, interpreted by four different directors. A confirmed bachelor bumps into his secretary after work. An old man just wants to be left alone at Christmas time. A former sailor yearns to get back to the sea, away from his clarinet playing wife. A shopkeeper in a rowboat gets into an argument with a postman on a bicycle.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 20, 1975
50 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (2 votes)
Language
NL
Original language
Country
Netherlands
Production
Top Cast
Henny Alma
Fien Berghegge
Jon Bluming
Jan Dahmen
Menno Dijkstra
Johnny Kraaijkamp Sr.
as Winkelier (segment "Een winkelier keert niet weerom")
Rijk de Gooyer
as Postbode (segment "Een winkelier keert niet weerom")
Lex Goudsmit
as Opa (segment "De smalle oude man")
Joost Prinsen
as Man van wijkcomité (segment "De smalle oude man")
Wieteke van Dort
as Vrouw van wijkcomité (segment "De smalle oude man")
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- NL
Production Companies
- Sigma Film Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Melancholy Tales about?
A series of four stories written by the Dutch writer Heere Heeresma, interpreted by four different directors. A confirmed bachelor bumps into his secretary after work. An old man just wants to be l...
Who directed Melancholy Tales?
Melancholy Tales was directed by Bas van der Lecq.
How long is Melancholy Tales?
Melancholy Tales has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was Melancholy Tales released?
Melancholy Tales was released on March 20, 1975 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Melancholy Tales?
The main cast of Melancholy Tales includes Henny Alma, Fien Berghegge, Jon Bluming, Jan Dahmen, Menno Dijkstra.