The Assault
1986, Dutch. Directed by Fons Rademakers.
At the end of WWII the Dutch resistance kills a German officer in front of the house of a Dutch family. Years after the war the young boy who witnessed the killing runs into the members of the resistance who committed the killing.
- Runtime
- 2h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Dutch
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 46 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Fons RademakersDirector
- Derek de LintAnton Steenwijk
- Marc van UchelenYoung Anton Steenwijk
- Monique van de VenSaskia de Graaff
- Johnny Kraaijkamp Sr.Cor Takes
- Christian GolusdaGerman Officer
- Harold BendigGerman Officer
- Lex WiertzHerring Seller
- Huub van der LubbeFake Ploeg
- Elly WellerMrs. Beumer
- Ina van der MolenKarin Korteweg
- Frans VorstmanFather Steenwijk
- Edda BarendsMother Steenwijk
Details
- Released
- 6 February 1986
- Original title
- De Aanslag
- Country
- Netherlands
- Written by
- Gerard Soeteman
- Box office
- $512K
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What The Assault is based on
The Assault is based on The Assault (1982) by Harry Mulisch.
1982
The Assault
By Harry Mulisch
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The Assault: quick answers
Is The Assault worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 46 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Assault?
The Assault runs 144 minutes (2h 24m).
Does The Assault have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Assault. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Assault parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Assault yet.
Which OTT platform is The Assault on?
The Assault isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 6 February 1986. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Assault?
If you liked The Assault, try Alone in Berlin, Soldier of Orange, Valkyrie.
Who directed The Assault?
The Assault (1986) was directed by Fons Rademakers and stars Derek de Lint, Marc van Uchelen, Monique van de Ven.
What is The Assault based on?
The Assault is based on The Assault (1982) by Harry Mulisch.