The Grip
Aug 04, 1909 · 7m
Director
Léon BoedelsOverview
Jean-Marie Hardouin is an old man who once was notorious because of the iron grip he exerted on his family but now he is lame. He whiles away his days in a chair in the house of his son and daughter-in-law. He has to see how his adulterous daughter-in-law plots to murder her two foster children and her husband. Jean-Marie can't intervene and because he can't talk he can't warn his own family. Misfortune, tragic developments, and a fatal ending dominated many of the early Dutch fiction films.
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About The Grip
What is The Grip about?
Jean-Marie Hardouin is an old man who once was notorious because of the iron grip he exerted on his family but now he is lame. He whiles away his days in a chair in the house of his son and daughter-in-law. He has to see how his adulterous daughter-in-law plots to murder her two foster children and her husband. Jean-Marie can't intervene and because he can't talk he can't warn his own family…
When was The Grip released?
The Grip was released on August 4, 1909.
How long is The Grip?
The Grip runs 7 minutes.
Who directed The Grip?
The Grip was directed by Léon Boedels.
Who is in the cast of The Grip?
The cast of The Grip includes Louis Bouwmeester (Jean-Marie Hardouin), Ko van Sprinkhuijsen (Hippolyte), Mien de la Mar (Rose), Raaf Bouwmeester (Emile) and Frits Bouwmeester jr. (Etienne).