Peter Bell II: The Hunt for the Czar Crown
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| Directed by | Maria Peters |
| Screenplay by | Maria Peters |
| Based on | Pietje Bell by Chris van Abkoude |
| Produced by | Dave Schram Hans Pos |
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| Cinematography | Erwin Steen |
| Edited by | Ot Louw |
| Music by | Henny Vrienten |
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| Distributed by | Buena Vista International |
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Running time | 112 minutes |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Language | Dutch |
| Box office | $4.3 million[1] |
Peter Bell II: The Hunt For The Czar Crown (Dutch: Pietje Bell 2: De Jacht op de Tsarenkroon) is a 2003 Dutch family comedy film written and directed by Maria Peters. It is a sequel to Peter Bell: The Movie, based on the Pietje Bell books by Chris van Abkoude.[2]
The film was released in the Netherlands on 18 December 2003 by Buena Vista International. It received a Golden Film (100,000 visitors) in December 2003 and Platinum Film (400,000 visitors) in January 2004.[3] The film takes place in 1930's Rotterdam.
Plot
Cast
- Quinten Schram as Pietje Bell
- Frensch de Groot as Sproet
- Serge Price as Kees
- Felix Strategier as Vader Bell
- Angela Groothuizen as Moeder Bell
- Katja Herbers as Martha Bell
- Stijn Westenend as Jozef Geelman
- Arjan Ederveen as Drogist Geelman
- Rick Engelkes as Paul Velinga
- Jack Wouterse as Klok
- René van 't Hof as Teun
- Fedja van Huêt as Fuik
- Eric van der Donk as Meneer Ster
- Ingeborg Uyt den Boogaard as Mevrouw Ster
- Myrte Ouwerkerk as Sophie
- Willem Nijholt as Stark
- Johnny Kraaijkamp jr. as Bruinslot
- Roef Ragas as Jan Lampe
Release
Box office
The film grossed $4,364,107.[1]
Critical response
The film received mixed reviews from critics.[4][5][6]
Home media
The film was released on DVD and VHS and as a DVD two-pack with the first film by Buena Vista Home Entertainment on 25 August 2004.[7] The DVD release featured a commentary track from Maria Peters along with deleted scenes, bloopers, trailers, storyboards, behind the scenes and a photo gallery.[8]
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| 2004 | Netherlands Film Festival | Golden Calf for Best Production Design | Benedict Schillemans | Nominated | [2] |
References
- ^ a b "Peter Bell II: The Hunt for the Czar Crown (2003)". Box Office Mojo. IMDb. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
- ^ a b "Pietje Bell II: De jacht op de tsarenkroon". Netherlands Film Festival (in Dutch). Retrieved 6 November 2024.
- ^ Verhaagen, Annelotte (8 May 2003). "Pietje Bell 2: De Jacht op de Tsarenkroon". Filmjaarboek 2003. By Hans Beerekamp. International Theatre & Film books. p. 153. ISBN 9789064036484.
- ^ Zagt, Ab (12 December 2002). "Pietje Bell overspeelt zijn zwarte hand". Algemeen Dagblad (in Dutch). Retrieved 6 August 2025 – via Delpher.
- ^ Ekker, Jan Pieter (18 December 2003). "Pietje Bell II: De jacht op de tsarenkroon". Algemeen Dagblad (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 6 December 2024. Retrieved 6 August 2025.
- ^ Linssen, Dana (17 December 2003). "Snel en vakkundig in elkaar geflanst". NRC Handelsblad (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 6 August 2025. Retrieved 6 August 2025.
- ^ van Ballegoie, Eric (12 July 2004). "Buena Vista: Pietje Bell 2 vanaf 25 augustus op DVD". AllesOverFilm (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 21 February 2025. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
- ^ Oostrum, Arnold van (26 September 2004). "Pietje Bell 2 - De Jacht op de Tsarenkroon (DVD)". AllesOverFilm (in Dutch). Retrieved 15 August 2025.
External links
- Official website (Wayback Machine) (in Dutch)
- Peter Bell II: The Hunt for the Czar Crown at IMDb
- Peter Bell II: The Hunt for the Czar Crown at Rotten Tomatoes