De Greep (1909): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

1909 · Film · ★ 4

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Released in 1909, De Greep is a drama and horror film directed by Léon Boedels, running about 7 minutes.

What it’s about. Jean-Marie Hardouin is an old man who once was notorious because of the iron grip he exerted on his family but now he is lame. He whiles away his days in a chair in the house of his son and daughter-in-law. He has to see how his adulterous daughter-in-law plots to murder her two foster children and her husband. Jean-Marie can't intervene and because he can't talk he can't warn his own family. Misfortune, tragic developments, and a fatal ending dominated many of the early Dutch fiction films.

Who’s in it. De Greep stars Louis Bouwmeester as Jean-Marie Hardouin, Ko van Sprinkhuijsen as Hippolyte, Mien de la Mar as Rose and Raaf Bouwmeester as Emile, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, De Greep has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch De Greep page.

If you liked it. Fans of De Greep tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.

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Where can I watch De Greep (1909)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for De Greep change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is De Greep worth watching?
De Greep holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in De Greep?
De Greep stars Louis Bouwmeester, Ko van Sprinkhuijsen, Mien de la Mar, Raaf Bouwmeester and Frits Bouwmeester jr..
When was De Greep released?
De Greep was released in 1909, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.