Leentje van de zee (1928): reparto, argumento y streaming

Released in 1928, Leentje van de zee is a drama film directed by François Frijters.

What it’s about. A young girl survives a shipwreck and is found and subsequently raised by the fisherman Harry Smits. He gives her the name Leentje from the Sea. When she grows up, she becomes engaged to Jaak Rens. Harmstrong, a tourist, tries to seduce her with stories about city life. The next day, he is found with a knife in his back. Jaak Rens is taken in as a suspect, but a mentally challenged beachcomber, who has been protecting Leentje since her childhood, turns out to be the murderer. During the trial, the judge recognizes the birthmark he had placed on Leentje’s arm at birth and realizes that she is his daughter. After the trial Jaak and Leentje marry.

Who’s in it. Leentje van de zee stars Joe Francky as Harry Smits, François Frijters as Rechter, Roland Frijters as Kleine Jaak Rens and Yvonne Breemans (Ive Bramé) as Leentje, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Leentje van de zee has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Leentje van de zee page.

If you liked it. Fans of Leentje van de zee tend to enjoy Cadena perpetua, El padrino, La lista de Schindler and El padrino II.