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Sportsman of the Century

★ 7.0(2)20061h 40m

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Director: Mischa Alexander
Release date: 2006-04-06
Runtime: 1h 40m
Language: Frisian
Status: Released
Country: Netherlands
Studio: Fido Film

About Sportsman of the Century

Sportsman of the Century is a 2006 movie in the Drama and Comedy genres, directed by Mischa Alexander, starring Jochum ten Haaf, Ricky Koole and Bastiaan Ragas. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Sportsman of the Century in United Arab Emirates — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In the year 2000, a jury convenes in Friesland to elect the Sportsman of the Century. One man, Sake Wiarda, tries to convince his fellow-jury members not to nominate a sports hero like Abe Lenstra, but to give preference to the Frisian pole-squatter Taeke Jongsma. In flashbacks, Wiarda tells his audience the life story of this worker's son, who since childhood tries to escape the oppression of the working class in the thirties. Taeke finds out he is a splendid pole-squatter, but his record attempts are repeatedly thwarted by his great rival in love. Against the background of the historical changes in the previous century, the love story gradually unfolds between the pole-squatter and the farmer's daughter.

Cast

Jochum ten Haaf

Taeke

Ricky Koole

Tjitske

Bastiaan Ragas

Rintje

Pepijn Gunneweg

Jonge Sake Wiarda

Loes Haverkort

Swobkje

Stefan de Walle

Hylke Meinsma

Sipke Visser

Jonge Taeke

Ida Poortinga

Jonge Tjitske

Rick Nicolet

Oude Tjitske

Peter Franke

Oude Taeke

Rients Gratama

Rients

Jan Arendsz

Leraar

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Where can I watch Sportsman of the Century in United Arab Emirates?+

Sportsman of the Century is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United Arab Emirates. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Sportsman of the Century on Netflix?+

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How long is Sportsman of the Century?+

Sportsman of the Century has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Who stars in Sportsman of the Century?+

Sportsman of the Century stars Jochum ten Haaf, Ricky Koole, Bastiaan Ragas, Pepijn Gunneweg and Loes Haverkort.

When did Sportsman of the Century come out?+

Sportsman of the Century is a 2006 movie directed by Mischa Alexander.

What genre is Sportsman of the Century?+

Sportsman of the Century is Drama and Comedy film.

Who directed Sportsman of the Century?+

Sportsman of the Century was directed by Mischa Alexander.

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