The Pointsman

Nan
1h 32m
1986
6.9 /10 (19)

Overview

A woman gets off a train by mistake and finds herself stranded alone with a peculiar man who doesn't even speak her language.

Country : Netherlands
Genre : Drama
Languages : Nederlands
Released Date: 1986-09-18

Top Billed Cast

Jim van der Woude

De Wisselwachter

Stéphane Excoffier

De Vrouw

Johnny Kraaijkamp Sr.

De Machinist

Josse De Pauw

De Postbode

Ton van Dort

De Hulpmachinist

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