Jan de Hartog

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Jan de Hartog (1914 – 2002) was a Dutch playwright, novelist and occasional social critic. When the lead actor of the film adaptation of 'Ergens in Nederland' was mobilized and unable to perform, De Hartog stepped in and played the lead as well. In the early 1960s he moved to the United States and became a Quaker.

22-04-1914

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Taurus

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Total Films

Also known as (male)

Haarlem

Place of Birth

22-04-1914

Birthday

Taurus

Zodiac Sign

Genres

Total Films

Also Known As (male)

Haarlem

Place of Birth

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actor

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producer

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director

10 Works

writer

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Somewhere in the Netherlands

Mobilization on the brink of the Second World War divides a husband and wife. When lawyer Frans van Loon is called up to join the mine clearance service he doesn't want to worry his wife and keeps it from her. His secretiveness leads her to believe he doesn't love her anymore. She subsequently falls for the charms of an actor. When Frans finds out, a violent quarrel ensues.

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Year:

1940