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The Debut
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The Debut

1977-05-18 · 94 min · ★ 5.7

Drama · Romance

The delicate story of the impossible love between an older married man and a fourteen-year old schoolgirl.

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Directors
Nouchka van Brakel
Production companies
Sigma Film Productions, VHS
Countries
Netherlands
Status
Released

Top Cast

Marina de GraafMarina de GraafCarolien
Gerard CoxGerard CoxHugo
Pleuni TouwPleuni TouwRita
Kitty CourboisKitty CourboisCarolien's moeder
Dolf de VriesDolf de VriesPeter Sanders
Sandrien van BrakelTanja / Carolien's schoolmate
Wendy FerwerdaSusan
Hans Kemna
Simone Ettekoven
Pieter FleuryJacques
Joop KeesmaatJoop Keesmaat
Judith Hees
Adrian BrineAdrian Brine
Yvette Merlin
Mathilde Willink
Daco de la Bretonnière

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