Hans Brinker, or the Silver Skates (1962)

7.8/10 • 90 min • Drama Action TV Movie

Overview

Set in 1860s Holland along the famed Zeider Zee — young Hans Brinker finds himself responsible for supporting his family after his father becomes injured in an accident. He and his sister, Gretel, travel to Amsterdam in search of funds to help pay for their father's operation. Their only hope lies in the city's annual ice skating race in which Hans must face off against his arch-rival, Ludwig Schimmel, in hopes of winning the prize money.

Cast

Erik Strandmark

Raff Brinker

Inga Landgré

Metje Brinker

Claes-Håkan Westergren

Peter Bouman

Gunnar Sjöberg

Dr. Boekman

Lauritz Falk

Kaps Bouman

Alf Kjellin

Frans Ruisdael

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