Max Havelaar: or, The Coffee Auctions of the Dutch Trading Company
Watch TrailerAn idealistic Dutch colonial officer posted to Indonesia in the 19th century is cohvinced that he can make the kinds of changes that will actually help the local people he is in charge of, but circumstances soon make him realize just how out of touch he really is, and it doesn't take long for things to go from bad to worse.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Max Havelaar: of, De koffieveilingen der Nederlandsche Handelmaatschappij |
| Year | 1976 |
| Country | Indonesia, Netherlands |
| Genre | Drama, History |
| Director | Fons Rademakers |
| Runtime | 170 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.2/10 (17 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film lives at the rhythm of everyday life — and that's its strength. No cinema about 'big events,' just about how people live, make mistakes, and understand themselves.
Worth watching for the performances and the sincerity. If you're waiting for events — there aren't many. If you're waiting for feeling — it's there.
For those looking for film about people, not events. If you need action — look elsewhere.
Director: Fons Rademakers
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: When you're in the mood for a conversation about life. With a partner or friend you can trust.
🎭 Cast
Peter Faber
Max Havelaar
Sacha Bulthuis
Tine Havelaar
E.M. Adenan Soesilaningrat
Regent
Maruli Sitompul
Demang
Krijn ter Braak
Controller Verbrugge
Carl van der Plas
Resident
Rima Melati
Mrs Slotering
Joop Admiraal
Assistent Resident C.E. Pierre Slotering
Pitradjaja Burnama
Djaksa
Herry Lentho
Saïdjah
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