The Penknife
1992, Dutch. Directed by Ben Sombogaart.
Accidentally still in possession of his best friend's pocket knife after they move all the way to a different city, a young boy sets out to return it.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Dutch
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Ben SombogaartDirector
- Olivier TuinierMees Grobben
- Adelheid RoosenMees' moeder
- Genio de GrootMees' vader
- Verno RomneyTim
- Maxim HartmanBert Boot
- Heleen HummelenLokettiste NS
- Beppie MelissenJuf
- Kees HulstMeneer Hollenberg
- Karen van Holst PellekaanBaliedame
- Ellen RöhrmanVrouw in trein
- Wil van der MeerMan in de muziekwinkel
- Frits JansmaDrukker
Details
- Released
- 15 October 1992
- Original title
- Het Zakmes
- Country
- Netherlands
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How long is The Penknife?
The Penknife runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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Which OTT platform is The Penknife on?
The Penknife isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 October 1992. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Penknife?
If you liked The Penknife, try Bookworm, Burn Your Maps, Hey Arnold! The Movie.
Who directed The Penknife?
The Penknife (1992) was directed by Ben Sombogaart and stars Olivier Tuinier, Adelheid Roosen, Genio de Groot.