Hans Brinker, or the Silver Skates

Hans Brinker, or the Silver Skates (1962) is a drama, action film directed by Norman Foster rated 7.8/10.

Set in 1860s Holland along the famed Zeider Zee — young Hans Brinker finds himself responsible for supporting his family after his father becomes injured in an accident. He and his sister, Gretel, travel to Amsterdam in search of funds to help pay for their father's operation. Their only hope lies in the city's annual ice skating race in which Hans must face off against his arch-rival, Ludwig Schimmel, in hopes of winning the prize money.

Cast

Rony Zeander

Hans Brinker

Carin Rossby

Gretel Brinker

Gunilla Jelf

Hilda Van Gleck

Erik Strandmark

Raff Brinker

Inga Landgré

Metje Brinker

Lennart Klefbom

Ludwig Schimmel

Claes-Håkan Westergren

Peter Bouman

Gunnar Sjöberg

Dr. Boekman

Lauritz Falk

Kaps Bouman

Alf Kjellin

Frans Ruisdael