The Admiral

The Admiral

  • Director: Roel Reiné
  • Writer: Lars Boom,Alex van Galen
  • Countries of origin: Netherlands
  • Language: Dutch, English, French
  • Release date: February 23, 2016
  • Also known as: Admiral
  • The Dutch historical film "Michiel de Ruyter", with both classic narrative techniques and high-quality cast members, was once hard to find a ticket after it was released in the Netherlands. The film perfectly shows the heroic image and ups and downs of the Dutch national salvation hero, Michiel de Ruyter (Michiel de Ruyter), against the historical background of sudden changes in Europe in the mid-17th century. 

    Details

    • Release date February 23, 2016
    • Filming locations Bergen op Zoom, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands
    • Production companies Farmhouse Film & TV, Ciné Cri De Coeur, AVROTROS

    Box office

    Budget

    €8,000,000 (estimated)

    Gross worldwide

    $6,398,252

    Movie reviews

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    • By Jefferey 2022-12-24 18:49:33

      Admiral

      The story takes place in Holland in the middle of the seventeenth century. Druid (played by Frank Lammers) inherited the position of Maarten (played by Rutger Hauer) as the new admiral. He proved his success with successive victories Wisdom and strength have won the trust and respect of the subordinates.
      Republican official John (Barry Atsma) and Prince William III of the Orange Party (Egbert Jan Weeber) are engaged in a battle without gunpowder in order to earn power. At the same time,...

    • By Barbara 2022-12-16 02:21:45

      The Dutch dilemma

      0. Land power or sea power? Crown power or autonomy first? Battleline tactics or deck melee? United France or United Kingdom? Heroic descendants or commercial oligarchs?

      1. 1672 was the "disaster year" of the Netherlands. The British blockade, the French invasion, the Dutch internal and external difficulties, but the people's sense of nationality reached its peak. Instigated by the Royal Party (Orange Band Party), the Republican Prime Minister DeWitt and his brother were slaughtered on...

    • By Ferne 2022-11-11 05:17:17

      A great monarch slandered by the movie, restores a real William III

      Because this movie distorts historical figures and historical truths to the point where it cannot bear to look directly at it for the sake of dramatic conflicts, I think it is necessary for everyone to understand the real William III in history. Because he has too much content in his life, I directly posted a historical research article, which is objective and easy for everyone to understand. The Interprovincial Republic of the Netherlands was baptized by the Dutch Revolution at the end of...

    • By Guadalupe 2022-11-06 03:52:44

      Don't like it, don't like it

      Putting aside the historical story, just talking about the film itself, watching this film is not an easy task. The theme of the film seems to be very specific. In fact, the plot development process is a bit sloppy. Many parts are discussed separately. Compared with these, the special effects and some designs of the film are not my favorite. The naval combat special effects are too unreal and messy. And as soon as the global screen is reached, it is obviously replaced by various computer...

    • By Enrico 2022-10-26 19:04:31

      Look at the Dutch people themselves writing "prosperity and decline"

      I finally saw the historical blockbuster film of the golden resume of the 17th century made by the Netherlands myself...Although it is very the main theme, it is rare to get rid of the heroic view of history, instead of focusing on the acclaimed heroes, but through the political scenes at home and abroad. The group portraits, families, and people on the site have completed a grand and complete era blueprint of the 17th century, where Holland turned from prosperity to decline.

      The story...

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    • By Francisca 2023-09-14 19:21:16

      War and politics, naval battles are not good at...

    • By Julianne 2023-08-17 02:49:46

      TV broadcast, watch the whole movie when you have...

    • By Kaya 2023-08-11 14:39:29

      Sigh! Political...

    • By Bobby 2023-07-16 00:42:45

      Grand narrative is really not my thing. Politics, war, power, blood, sacrifice...is another passion, but I only like nature, family, small animals...all cowardly things? Ha...

    • By Jazmin 2023-07-09 21:39:19

      I saw it at the barbershop while cutting my...