Little Crumb


Little Crumb is a 1999 Dutch comedy drama film written and directed by Maria Peters, based on the 1923 novel Kruimeltje by Chris [van Abkoude]. The film was produced by Shooting Star Filmcompany and KRO. it was released in the Netherlands on 9 December 1999 by Buena Vista International.
It was the most popular Dutch film of the year and in the top 20 most popular Dutch films of all time. It was the Netherlands' submission to the 73rd Academy Awards for the Academy Award for Best [Foreign Language Film], but was not accepted as a nominee.

Plot

Cast

  • Ruud Feltkamp as Kruimeltje
  • Hugo Haenen as Wilkes, Harry's best friend
  • Rick Engelkes as Harry Folker, Kruimeltje's father
  • Thekla Reuten as Lize van Dien, Kruimeltje's mother
  • Yannick [van de Velde] as Keesie, Kruimeltje's friend
  • Sacha Bulthuis as Mrs Koster
  • Ingeborg Uyt den Boogaard as Vera di Borboni, maid
  • Jaap Maarleveld as old neighbour
  • Joop Doderer as Koster
  • Bert Geurkink as policeman
  • Jan Decleir as Father Keyzer

    Release

Critical response

The film received positive reviews from critics.

Home media

The film was released on DVD and VHS on 22 November 2000 by Buena Vista Home Entertainment.

Accolades