The Purse Snatcher
Originally released in 1995. The Purse Snatcher is a drama/family film. directed by Maria Peters.
Starring Olivier Tuinier, Aus Greidanus Jr., and Micha Hulshof
Synopsis
Alex is very close to his elderly grandmother partly because his busy parents seem to have little or no time for him. One day he surprises two boys from his school leaving her house and is shocked to find her tied up inside – they have robbed her! Alex is sworn to secrecy as his gran is worried that her daughter will think her incompetent. This secret leads Alex into trouble as the two boys accost him in the street and bully him into becoming a pickpocket ("tasjesdief") for them, mugging old ladies. Alex learns how to deal with this situation in the end.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 6, 1995
30 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (5 votes)
Language
NL
Original language
Country
Netherlands
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- NL
Production Companies
- Shooting Star Filmcompany
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Purse Snatcher about?
Alex is very close to his elderly grandmother partly because his busy parents seem to have little or no time for him. One day he surprises two boys from his school leaving her house and is shocked ...
Who directed The Purse Snatcher?
The Purse Snatcher was directed by Maria Peters.
How long is The Purse Snatcher?
The Purse Snatcher has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was The Purse Snatcher released?
The Purse Snatcher was released on April 6, 1995 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Purse Snatcher?
The main cast of The Purse Snatcher includes Olivier Tuinier, Aus Greidanus Jr., Micha Hulshof, Myranda Jongeling, Jaap Spijkers.