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Dead Water

19341h 46mGerard Rutten

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After building a dam, closing off the Zuiderzee from the sea, it effectively turns the former sea into a lake and the fishermen call it "dead water". They desperately attack the dam with spades and even explosives, culminating in tragedy.

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What is Dead Water (1934) about?

After building a dam, closing off the Zuiderzee from the sea, it effectively turns the former sea into a lake and the fishermen call it "dead water". They desperately attack the dam with spades and even explosives, culminating in tragedy.

Who stars in Dead Water?

Dead Water stars Jan Musch (Willem de Geus), Theo de Maal (Jaap de Meeuw), Bets Ranucci-Beckman (Aaf de Meeuw), Arnold Marlé (Dirk Brak), Max Croiset (Jan Brak). The film was directed by Gerard Rutten.

How long is Dead Water?

Dead Water has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1934.

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