The Assault (1986) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
The Assault (1986) — At the end of WWII the Dutch resistance kills a German officer in front of
The Assault (1986) Storyline
At the end of WWII the Dutch resistance kills a German officer in front of the house of a Dutch family. Years after the war the young boy who witnessed the killing runs into the members of the resistance who committed the killing.
Full Cast & Crew
- Derek de Lint as Anton Steenwijk
- Marc van Uchelen as Young Anton Steenwijk
- Monique van de Ven as Saskia de Graaff
- Johnny Kraaijkamp Sr. as Cor Takes
- Christian Golusda as German Officer
- Harold Bendig as German Officer
- Lex Wiertz as Herring Seller
- Huub van der Lubbe as Fake Ploeg
- Elly Weller as Mrs. Beumer
- Ina van der Molen as Karin Korteweg
- Frans Vorstman as Father Steenwijk
- Edda Barends as Mother Steenwijk
- Casper de Boer as Peter Steenwijk
- Wim de Haas as Mr. Korteweg
- Hiske van der Linden as Young Karin Korteweg
Why Watch The Assault?
The Vibe: The Assault is a captivating and well-crafted war movie that firmly establishes itself as a must-watch from 1986. The pacing and atmosphere are perfectly calibrated to keep you engaged from start to finish.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 6.8/10, it retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its specific stylistic choices and unique premise.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for general audiences and genre enthusiasts. If you enjoy character-driven arcs layered with war-specific tropes, this deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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