Menschenwee_
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.
Starring
Willem van der Veer, Coen Hissink, Kitty Kluppell
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Menschenwee was released 105 years ago in 1921.
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 d...
Menschenwee is a Drama, Crime film with a runtime of 1h 28m.
CAST (6)
Willem van der Veer
Kapitein Beets
Coen Hissink
Balthazar 'de Tijger'
Kitty Kluppell
Eva
Louis Davids
Willy Vermeer
JL
Jan Lemaire Jr.
Zwervertje
Vera van Haeften
Caroline
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
88 min (1h 28m)
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What is Menschenwee about?
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 long is Menschenwee?
Menschenwee has a runtime of 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Who stars in Menschenwee?
The cast of Menschenwee includes Willem van der Veer, Coen Hissink, Kitty Kluppell, Louis Davids, Jan Lemaire Jr..
GENRES (2)
Drama
Crime