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On the Track of Robert Van Gulik

20161h 27mRob Rombout

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Robert van Gulik (1910-1967) is one of the world’s most read authors from the Netherlands. This diplomat, Sinologist and scholar is mainly known for his detective novels, starring 'Judge Dee'. Filmmaker Rob Rombout follows in his footsteps to discover the author’s legacy - via his diaries, the people he inspired and those who witnessed his extraordinary life.

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What is On the Track of Robert Van Gulik (2016) about?

Robert van Gulik (1910-1967) is one of the world’s most read authors from the Netherlands. This diplomat, Sinologist and scholar is mainly known for his detective novels, starring 'Judge Dee'. Filmmaker Rob Rombout follows in his footsteps to discover the author’s legacy - via his diaries, the people he inspired and those who witnessed his extraordinary life.

Who stars in On the Track of Robert Van Gulik?

On the Track of Robert Van Gulik stars Arthur Japin (Himself), Huang Jianhu (Himself), Wilt Idema (Himself), Uda Kazumi (Self), Yoshihiro Kida (Self). The film was directed by Rob Rombout.

How long is On the Track of Robert Van Gulik?

On the Track of Robert Van Gulik has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2016.

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