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- Drama
In pre-WWII Holland, the penniless, illegitimate son of a powerful bailiff sets out to become a lawyer as he spends a lifetime struggling to prove his worth to his relentlessly spiteful father.
Character is a 1997 Dutch historical drama following an illegitimate man's lifelong struggle to become a lawyer and earn respect from his contemptuous father in pre-WWII Holland. This compelling coming-of-age film explores themes of class, legitimacy, and personal determination against overwhelming social odds.
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Jan DecleirDreverhaven
Fedja van HuêtKatadreuffe
Betty SchuurmanJoba
Tamar van den DopLorna Te George
Victor LöwDe Gankelaar
Hans KestingJan Maan
Lou LandréRentenstein
Bernhard DroogStroomkoning
Frans VorstmanInspector de Bree
Fred GoessensSchuwagt
Jasper GottliebJacob (6 years old)
Marius GottliebJacob (6 years old)- Pavlik Jansen op de HaarJacob (12 years old)
Marisa van EyleJuffrouw Sibculo
Wim van der Grijn2e Inspecteur

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When was Character released?
Character was released on April 17, 1997.
What is Character about?
The film follows a penniless, illegitimate son of a powerful bailiff in pre-WWII Holland as he dedicates his life to becoming a lawyer and proving his worth to his spiteful father.
What genre is Character?
Character is a historical drama that examines themes of social class, legitimacy, and personal ambition in early 20th-century Dutch society.














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