Toil of Men

A somber silent-era crime drama that unfolds with deliberate pacing, blending moral earnestness with a tense undercurrent of injustice.

Directed by

Theo Frenkel Sr.

Genres

Drama, Crime

Starring

Willem van der Veer, Coen Hissink, Kitty Kluppell

Overview

Unaware of its contents, kind-hearted captain Beets delivers a package containing smuggled diamonds to Balthazar, the far from honest owner of an Amsterdam dance-hall. To double his profit, Balthazar shoots the innocent captain in cold blood and makes it appear as if Beets has committed suicide. The captain's daughter Eva and her sweetheart, young author Willy Vermeer, see through Balthazar's plans and will not rest until the criminal is punished for his deed.

How it feels

Dark, melancholic, tense and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Crime, justice, betrayal, grief

Content

Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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