The Flying Dutchman

Drama · 1957

Biopic about the early years of pioneering aircraft manufacturer Anthony Fokker. After a fight with his teacher, headstrong Anthony Fokker refuses to return to his old school in Haarlem. Instead, he goes to a technical college in Mainz where he talks his teachers into including airplane design in the curriculum. Fokker soon starts building a prototype of his 'Spider' plane.

Starring

Gerard Rutten, Ton Kuyl, Henk Badings, Mimi Boesnach, Ed Hoornik, Cruys Voorbergh, Coen Flink

Director

Gerard Rutten