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My Dad's a Detective
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My Dad's a Detective

2009-08-17 · 90 min · ★ 5.2

Adventure · Family

Sam and Star had long been friends. Sam's father is a detective and thus learn to know Ortwin. Ortwin's the rare parrot is in fact stolen. Ortwin's father enlists the help of Max, but Max is kidnapped during their quest by a gang of criminals. The kids put a chase with a speedboat and end up on a mysterious island fortress.

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Directors
Will Wissink
Production companies
a'dam films
Countries
Netherlands
Status
Released
Budget
USD 1,200,000

Top Cast

Cees GeelCees GeelMax
Tygo GernandtTygo GernandtBenno
Camilla SiegertszCamilla SiegertszHadewij
Tjeerd MelchersTjeerd MelchersSam
Jasmin PasteuningSterre
Rick MackenbachRick MackenbachOrtwin
Beau van Erven DorensBeau van Erven DorensBaron
Ellen ten DammeEllen ten DammeFemke
Bas MuijsBas MuijsJories
Rebecca LoosRebecca LoosIrwana
Mike LibanonMike LibanonEnrico

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