Movie

Character

★ 7.4(116)19972h 2m

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Where to watch Character

🇨🇭 Switzerland

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Good to know

Director: Mike van Diem
Release date: 1997-04-17
Runtime: 2h 2m
Language: English
Budget: $4,500,000
Status: Released
Country: Belgium
Studio: First Floor Features

About Character

Character is a 1997 movie in the History and Drama genres, directed by Mike van Diem, starring Jan Decleir, Fedja van Huêt and Betty Schuurman. It has a runtime of 2 hours 2 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.4/10 from 116 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Character in Switzerland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In pre-WWII Holland, the penniless, illegitimate son of a powerful bailiff sets out to become a lawyer as he spends a lifetime struggling to prove his worth to his relentlessly spiteful father.

Cast

Jan Decleir

Dreverhaven

Fedja van Huêt

Katadreuffe

Betty Schuurman

Joba

Tamar van den Dop

Lorna Te George

Victor Löw

De Gankelaar

Hans Kesting

Jan Maan

Lou Landré

Rentenstein

Bernhard Droog

Stroomkoning

Frans Vorstman

Inspector de Bree

Fred Goessens

Schuwagt

Jasper Gottlieb

Jacob (6 years old)

Marius Gottlieb

Jacob (6 years old)

Themes & keywords

law and ethics

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Character in Switzerland?+

Character is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Switzerland. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Character on Netflix?+

Character is not on Netflix in Switzerland right now.

How long is Character?+

Character has a runtime of 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).

Who stars in Character?+

Character stars Jan Decleir, Fedja van Huêt, Betty Schuurman, Tamar van den Dop and Victor Löw.

When did Character come out?+

Character is a 1997 movie directed by Mike van Diem.

What genre is Character?+

Character is History and Drama film.

Who directed Character?+

Character was directed by Mike van Diem.