"Wonderful family entertainment the whole world will love!"

1959

1h 36m

6.5(11 votes)

Drama

Family

Overview

The emotional story of a boy, his grandfather, and his dog. The boy's dream of becoming a great classical painter appears shattered when his loving grandfather dies.

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

David Ladd

Nello Daas

Donald Crisp

Jehan Daas

Theodore Bikel

Piet van Gelder

Max Croiset

Mr. Cogez, the Miller

Monique Ahrens

Corrie

Siobhan Taylor

Alois

Gijsbert Tersteeg

The Landlord (as Gijsb Tersteeg)

John Soer

The Peddler

Katherine Holland

Ilse Cogez

Lo van Hensbergen

The Priest

Creative team

Directed by: James B. Clark
Written by: Ted Sherdeman

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