Spetters (1980)

1980 · 120 min · Drama, Romance

Amateur dirt-bikers Rien and Hans–and their mechanic Eef–each fall in love with Fientje, a young woman who, with her brother Jaap, works a concession stand at the races. Everyone seeks a better life: Fientje wants out of the business and away from Jaap; and Rien and Hans aim to make their marks as pro racers, like their hero, Gerrit Witkamp.

Directed by Paul Verhoeven. Starring Hans van Tongeren, Renée Soutendijk, Toon Agterberg, Maarten Spanjer and Marianne Boyer.

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