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Status
Released
Release
1994
Runtime
50m
The history of the Polygoon cinema newsreel is the recent history of The Netherlands and beyond, narrated by the distinctive voice of Philip Bloemendal. Using numerous clips, various individuals involved recount their contributions to the newsreels.
52 Cast Members
Philip Bloemendal
Self
Marga van Arnhem
Self
Kees Stip
Self
Fred Hagenaar
Self
Piet Buis
Self
Bart Eckstein
Self
Thomas Leeflang
Self
Michiel Verschuyl
Self
Kees van Ruler
Self
Huub Sterkenburg
Self
Willem Drees
Self (archive footage)
Jo Cals
Self (archive footage)
Ko Suurhoff
Self (archive footage)
Marga Klompé
Self (archive footage)
Hendrik Koekoek
Self (archive footage)
Chris Leeflang
Self (archive footage)
Kees Stip
Self (archive footage)
Hella Haasse
Self (archive footage)
Arnold Jan d'Ailly
Self (archive footage)
Sjoukje Dijkstra
Self (archive footage)
