''Little Crumb'' ( nl, Kruimeltje) is a

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Dutch film

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by Maria Peters, based on the novel by Chris van Abkoude. It was the most popular Dutch film of the year and in the top 20 most popular Dutch films of all time. It was the Netherlands' submission to the

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for the

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, but was not accepted as a nominee.

Cast

*Ruud Feltkamp as Kruimeltje *Hugo Haenen as Wilkes, Harry's best friend *Rick Engelkes as Harry Folker, Kruimeltje's father *

Thekla Reuten Thekla Simona Gelsomina Reuten (born 16 September 1975) is a Dutch actress. Life and career Reuten was born in Bussum, Netherlands, the daughter of a Dutch father, Joost Reuten, and an Italian mother, who was born in Benabbio near Bagni di Lucc ...

as Lize van Dien, Kruimeltje's mother *

Yannick van de Velde Yannick van de Velde (born 15 August 1989) is a Dutch actor who is best known for his role in the film ''In Orange''. He is the son of Jean van de Velde, a film director. Career In 2003, Van de Velde was a candidate for the role in the film ' ...

as Keesie, Kruimeltje's friend *Sacha Bulthuis as Mrs Koster *Ingeborg Uyt den Boogaard as Vera di Borboni, maid *Jaap Maarleveld as old neighbour *

Joop Doderer Johan Heinrich (Joop) Doderer (28 August 1921 – 22 September 2005) was a Dutch actor, well known for his role as the tramp Swiebertje in the eponymous television series. The series ran for 17 seasons between 1955 and 1975, and was broadcast b ...

as Koster *Bert Geurkink as policeman *

Jan Decleir Jan Decleir (born as ''Jan Amanda Gustaaf Decleir'' on 14 February 1946) is a prolific Belgian movie and stage actor born in Niel, Antwerp. Career He had his first big role in Fons Rademakers's ''Mira'' (1971). Since then, he has appeared in ...

as Father Keyzer

Sequel

In February 2020, a second film by Kruimeltje was released: '' Kruimeltje en de strijd om de goudmijn''.

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* 1999 films 1999 drama films 1990s Dutch-language films Dutch children's films Dutch drama films Films based on Dutch novels Films set in the 1920s {{Netherlands-stub

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