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Several Dutch teenagers realize the cruel difference between dreams and reality.Several Dutch teenagers realize the cruel difference between dreams and reality.Several Dutch teenagers realize the cruel difference between dreams and reality.
Saskia van Basten-Batenburg
- Truus
- (as Saskia Ten Batenburg)
Ab Abspoel
- Rien's vader
- (as Albert Abspoel)
- Director
- Writers
- Gerard Soeteman
- Jan Wolkers(uncredited)
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- TriviaSpetters was heavily criticized in the Netherlands. Many critics accused the movie of being anti-women, anti-gay, anti-invalid, and anti-Christian. They also called it devoid of morals and needlessly decadent. This criticism was one of the contributing factors in director Paul Verhoeven's decision to begin making movies in America rather than his native land. In fact, on the movie's commentary track, Verhoeven has stated that the reason he was not fazed by the negative criticism of Showgirls (1995) was because he'd already been through it with Spetters (1980).
- GoofsDuring the first bike race which Hans (Maarten Spanjer) loses because his bike breaks down, he gets splattered with dirt/mud all over his white jersey. But when he is at the trailer getting food moments later, his jersey is free of mud and dirt.
- Alternate versionsWas released uncut in the UK before the video recordings act, on a laserdisc by Embassy Video
- ConnectionsFeatured in Allemaal film: De magie van het witte doek (2007)
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Interesting Dutch drama
While I wouldn't call this film anything great, it did manage to consistently keep me entertained and interested, and that usually isn't an easy task. The music stood out as a particularly effective part of the movie, as I often found it to be chilling. There were also a number of fascinating scenes in this movie, many of which would probably not be for all tastes. In fact, much like most Verhoeven films, this movie probably isn't for everybody, since it does get somewhat graphic at times. However, if you are a person who can handle the occasional disturbing image, then I would say that you should give this film a look.
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