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The Pointsman (Dutch: De wisselwachter) is a 1986 Dutch film directed by Jos Stelling, starring Jim van der Woude, Stéphane Excoffier and John Kraaijkamp, Sr. It tells the story of a French woman who moves in with a Dutch railwayman at a remote railway station. The two are unable to converse, but soon begin a strange game of seduction. The film is based on the novel De wisselwachter by Jean-Paul Franssens.
Kraaijkamp was awarded the Golden Calf for Best Actor for his performance in the film.
Original Release
09/17/1986
US Release
04/08/1988
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Tatyana Poppe | De Wisselwachter |
| Stéphane Excoffier | De Vrouw |
| John Kraaijkamp Sr. | De Machinist |
| Josse de Pauw | De Postbode |
| Ton van Dort | De Hulpmachinist |
Directors
Writers
Jos Stelling, Jean-Paul Franssens, George Brugmans, Hans de Wolf
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Tatyana Poppe | De Wisselwachter |
| Stéphane Excoffier | De Vrouw |
| John Kraaijkamp Sr. | De Machinist |
| Josse de Pauw | De Postbode |
| Ton van Dort | De Hulpmachinist |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Stanley Hillebrandt | Producer |
