
Directing
Henk van der Linden
Born
1925-05-03 (101)
Place of birth
Hoensbroek, Netherlands
Known for
Directing
Credits
51 titles
Henk van der Linden is a Dutch children's film pioneer. His films were nearly always based on popular children's books and cartoons. His "New Adventures of Dik Trom" made the Guinness Book of Records as the longest running Dutch film of all time; it played in multiple cinemas for 28 years.
Known for
8.0When Dik Trom sees that Old Kee is evicted from her house because she can’t pay the rent, he decides to make sure she can stay. When the circus comes to the village, he competes for the first prize by staying on a bucking donkey.
Dik Trom and the Circus
1960
8.0George and Jimmy time-travel to the 18th century and find themselves on a deserted pirate island where the inevitable buried treasure lies buried.
George & Jimmy on Pirate Island
1962
8.0No synopsis available yet.
De Robins en Het Robot Komplot
1972
9.0Johan, Hilde, Alwin, and Robert are walking through the forest. Suddenly, they see a man being beaten up by a few knights. They rush to the man's aid and chase the knights away. The man, named Casper, introduces himself and says that Knight Koen sent him. He has a message for Knight Bruno. The four take Casper to Bruno's castle, where he tells Knight Bruno his message: the green seal has disappeared. It has been stolen, and they suspect the black knight. Johan and Alwin set off together to retrieve the seal. But is Casper telling the truth? And was he really sent by Knight Koen?
Het Verraad Van De Zwarte Roofridder
1962
7.0Count Andrew is away fighting a battle in the Holy Land. His brother Gilbert and his lieutenant Siegfried are quite happy that he is gone. Now we can be lazy. They are afraid that this peace will be over when Andrew returns. A messenger arrives from the Holy Land with the news that Andrew has been kidnapped. The messenger must return within three months with 10,000 gold coins, or Andrew will be killed. Gilbert and Siegfried see their chance and bribe the messenger. He tells everyone that Andrew has died, making Gilbert the new leader. Robin Hood, Andrew's son, and his mother disagree and are not willing to accept this. Will Robin Hood succeed in getting rid of Gilbert and bringing his father back?
Robin Hood en Zijn Schelmen
1962
8.0A poor shoemaker and his wife inherit a farm in the southern province of Limburg. However, the farm has been heavily mortgaged by local real estate agent Bol who is planning to get his hands on the land -- which will soon be mined and therefore worth a fortune. With the help of their trusty German Shepherd Tarzan, the shoemaker's four young nephews decide to do something about it.
Vier Rakkers en Een Oude Jeep
1959
Film credits
1970s · 3 titles
8.0No synopsis available yet.
De Robins en Het Robot Komplot
1972
9.0Sjors and Sjimmie have received a magic ring as a thank you for their help to a well-known archaeologist. They end up in the Middle Ages with their regular opponents, Boris and Pedro, because of the magic ring. The magic ring makes wishes come true, but Sjors and Sjimmie don't know that. They are accused of witchcraft and are in danger of being burned at the stake.
Sjors en Sjimmie en De Toverring
1971
10.0No synopsis available yet.
Sjors en Sjimmie en de Rebellen
1972
1960s · 7 titles
8.0George and Jimmy time-travel to the 18th century and find themselves on a deserted pirate island where the inevitable buried treasure lies buried.
George & Jimmy on Pirate Island
1962
9.0Johan, Hilde, Alwin, and Robert are walking through the forest. Suddenly, they see a man being beaten up by a few knights. They rush to the man's aid and chase the knights away. The man, named Casper, introduces himself and says that Knight Koen sent him. He has a message for Knight Bruno. The four take Casper to Bruno's castle, where he tells Knight Bruno his message: the green seal has disappeared. It has been stolen, and they suspect the black knight. Johan and Alwin set off together to retrieve the seal. But is Casper telling the truth? And was he really sent by Knight Koen?
Het Verraad Van De Zwarte Roofridder
1962
7.0Count Andrew is away fighting a battle in the Holy Land. His brother Gilbert and his lieutenant Siegfried are quite happy that he is gone. Now we can be lazy. They are afraid that this peace will be over when Andrew returns. A messenger arrives from the Holy Land with the news that Andrew has been kidnapped. The messenger must return within three months with 10,000 gold coins, or Andrew will be killed. Gilbert and Siegfried see their chance and bribe the messenger. He tells everyone that Andrew has died, making Gilbert the new leader. Robin Hood, Andrew's son, and his mother disagree and are not willing to accept this. Will Robin Hood succeed in getting rid of Gilbert and bringing his father back?
Robin Hood en Zijn Schelmen
1962
7.0George and Jimmy travel all the way to Taskara. A rich Chinese man wants them to bring back the rare mineral OQ-4. But Taskara is inhabited by giants and, unfortunately, crooks Boris and Pedro are sniffing around too.
George & Jimmy in the Land of Giants
1968
6.5Cor and Jan are two Dutch students who work in a hospital. A smallpox epidemic has broken out, but the country's capital is occupied by the army. Nevertheless, someone has to go outside the city to get a serum. Cor and Jan steal an old car and make their way through the military lines. It's not easy, but they're smart guys.
Two Boys and an Old Car
1969
7.0No synopsis available yet.
Een Nederlandse Robinson Crusoe
1969
10.0No synopsis available yet.
Vrijbuiters Van Het Woud
1965
Behind the camera
8.0When Dik Trom sees that Old Kee is evicted from her house because she can’t pay the rent, he decides to make sure she can stay. When the circus comes to the village, he competes for the first prize by staying on a bucking donkey.
Dik Trom and the Circus
1960
8.0When Dik Trom sees that Old Kee is evicted from her house because she can’t pay the rent, he decides to make sure she can stay. When the circus comes to the village, he competes for the first prize by staying on a bucking donkey.
Dik Trom and the Circus
1960
8.0When Dik Trom sees that Old Kee is evicted from her house because she can’t pay the rent, he decides to make sure she can stay. When the circus comes to the village, he competes for the first prize by staying on a bucking donkey.
Dik Trom and the Circus
1960
8.0George and Jimmy time-travel to the 18th century and find themselves on a deserted pirate island where the inevitable buried treasure lies buried.
George & Jimmy on Pirate Island
1962
8.0George and Jimmy time-travel to the 18th century and find themselves on a deserted pirate island where the inevitable buried treasure lies buried.
George & Jimmy on Pirate Island
1962
8.0No synopsis available yet.
De Robins en Het Robot Komplot
1972
8.0No synopsis available yet.
De Robins en Het Robot Komplot
1972
9.0Johan, Hilde, Alwin, and Robert are walking through the forest. Suddenly, they see a man being beaten up by a few knights. They rush to the man's aid and chase the knights away. The man, named Casper, introduces himself and says that Knight Koen sent him. He has a message for Knight Bruno. The four take Casper to Bruno's castle, where he tells Knight Bruno his message: the green seal has disappeared. It has been stolen, and they suspect the black knight. Johan and Alwin set off together to retrieve the seal. But is Casper telling the truth? And was he really sent by Knight Koen?
Het Verraad Van De Zwarte Roofridder
1962
9.0Johan, Hilde, Alwin, and Robert are walking through the forest. Suddenly, they see a man being beaten up by a few knights. They rush to the man's aid and chase the knights away. The man, named Casper, introduces himself and says that Knight Koen sent him. He has a message for Knight Bruno. The four take Casper to Bruno's castle, where he tells Knight Bruno his message: the green seal has disappeared. It has been stolen, and they suspect the black knight. Johan and Alwin set off together to retrieve the seal. But is Casper telling the truth? And was he really sent by Knight Koen?
Het Verraad Van De Zwarte Roofridder
1962
9.0Johan, Hilde, Alwin, and Robert are walking through the forest. Suddenly, they see a man being beaten up by a few knights. They rush to the man's aid and chase the knights away. The man, named Casper, introduces himself and says that Knight Koen sent him. He has a message for Knight Bruno. The four take Casper to Bruno's castle, where he tells Knight Bruno his message: the green seal has disappeared. It has been stolen, and they suspect the black knight. Johan and Alwin set off together to retrieve the seal. But is Casper telling the truth? And was he really sent by Knight Koen?
Het Verraad Van De Zwarte Roofridder
1962
7.0Count Andrew is away fighting a battle in the Holy Land. His brother Gilbert and his lieutenant Siegfried are quite happy that he is gone. Now we can be lazy. They are afraid that this peace will be over when Andrew returns. A messenger arrives from the Holy Land with the news that Andrew has been kidnapped. The messenger must return within three months with 10,000 gold coins, or Andrew will be killed. Gilbert and Siegfried see their chance and bribe the messenger. He tells everyone that Andrew has died, making Gilbert the new leader. Robin Hood, Andrew's son, and his mother disagree and are not willing to accept this. Will Robin Hood succeed in getting rid of Gilbert and bringing his father back?
Robin Hood en Zijn Schelmen
1962
7.0Count Andrew is away fighting a battle in the Holy Land. His brother Gilbert and his lieutenant Siegfried are quite happy that he is gone. Now we can be lazy. They are afraid that this peace will be over when Andrew returns. A messenger arrives from the Holy Land with the news that Andrew has been kidnapped. The messenger must return within three months with 10,000 gold coins, or Andrew will be killed. Gilbert and Siegfried see their chance and bribe the messenger. He tells everyone that Andrew has died, making Gilbert the new leader. Robin Hood, Andrew's son, and his mother disagree and are not willing to accept this. Will Robin Hood succeed in getting rid of Gilbert and bringing his father back?
Robin Hood en Zijn Schelmen
1962
8.0A poor shoemaker and his wife inherit a farm in the southern province of Limburg. However, the farm has been heavily mortgaged by local real estate agent Bol who is planning to get his hands on the land -- which will soon be mined and therefore worth a fortune. With the help of their trusty German Shepherd Tarzan, the shoemaker's four young nephews decide to do something about it.
Vier Rakkers en Een Oude Jeep
1959
8.0A poor shoemaker and his wife inherit a farm in the southern province of Limburg. However, the farm has been heavily mortgaged by local real estate agent Bol who is planning to get his hands on the land -- which will soon be mined and therefore worth a fortune. With the help of their trusty German Shepherd Tarzan, the shoemaker's four young nephews decide to do something about it.
Vier Rakkers en Een Oude Jeep
1959
7.0George and Jimmy travel all the way to Taskara. A rich Chinese man wants them to bring back the rare mineral OQ-4. But Taskara is inhabited by giants and, unfortunately, crooks Boris and Pedro are sniffing around too.
George & Jimmy in the Land of Giants
1968
7.0George and Jimmy travel all the way to Taskara. A rich Chinese man wants them to bring back the rare mineral OQ-4. But Taskara is inhabited by giants and, unfortunately, crooks Boris and Pedro are sniffing around too.
George & Jimmy in the Land of Giants
1968
9.0Sjors and Sjimmie have received a magic ring as a thank you for their help to a well-known archaeologist. They end up in the Middle Ages with their regular opponents, Boris and Pedro, because of the magic ring. The magic ring makes wishes come true, but Sjors and Sjimmie don't know that. They are accused of witchcraft and are in danger of being burned at the stake.
Sjors en Sjimmie en De Toverring
1971
6.5Cor and Jan are two Dutch students who work in a hospital. A smallpox epidemic has broken out, but the country's capital is occupied by the army. Nevertheless, someone has to go outside the city to get a serum. Cor and Jan steal an old car and make their way through the military lines. It's not easy, but they're smart guys.
Two Boys and an Old Car
1969
6.5Cor and Jan are two Dutch students who work in a hospital. A smallpox epidemic has broken out, but the country's capital is occupied by the army. Nevertheless, someone has to go outside the city to get a serum. Cor and Jan steal an old car and make their way through the military lines. It's not easy, but they're smart guys.
Two Boys and an Old Car
1969
6.5Cor and Jan are two Dutch students who work in a hospital. A smallpox epidemic has broken out, but the country's capital is occupied by the army. Nevertheless, someone has to go outside the city to get a serum. Cor and Jan steal an old car and make their way through the military lines. It's not easy, but they're smart guys.
Two Boys and an Old Car
1969
10.0Pietje Bell, the famous boy from Rotterdam, goes chicken hunting with his friends Peentje and Engeltje, but they are pursued by a police officer who, despite Aunt Cato's protests, takes them to the police commissioner. Pietje and his friends manage to talk their way out of it. Pietje performs a circus show with his friends Peentje and Engeltje, which is disrupted by a fire when one of Pietje's tricks goes wrong.
De avonturen van Pietje Bell
1964
10.0Pietje Bell, the famous boy from Rotterdam, goes chicken hunting with his friends Peentje and Engeltje, but they are pursued by a police officer who, despite Aunt Cato's protests, takes them to the police commissioner. Pietje and his friends manage to talk their way out of it. Pietje performs a circus show with his friends Peentje and Engeltje, which is disrupted by a fire when one of Pietje's tricks goes wrong.
De avonturen van Pietje Bell
1964
10.0Pietje Bell, the famous boy from Rotterdam, goes chicken hunting with his friends Peentje and Engeltje, but they are pursued by a police officer who, despite Aunt Cato's protests, takes them to the police commissioner. Pietje and his friends manage to talk their way out of it. Pietje performs a circus show with his friends Peentje and Engeltje, which is disrupted by a fire when one of Pietje's tricks goes wrong.
De avonturen van Pietje Bell
1964
9.0Mrs. Blank visits her lawyer Karels to request his assistance with a matter. She is a niece of Baroness de Hagen. The baroness's son and daughter-in-law have passed away, and Mrs. Blank would be the sole heir, provided that the young son is no longer alive. Karels has to make sure the son disappears so that Mrs. Blank can claim the money in ten years. The son grows up in a gypsy family, but one day he finds out that this is not his family. What will happen? Will Mrs. Blank still get her money?
Avonturen Van Een Zigeunerjongen
1960
9.0Mrs. Blank visits her lawyer Karels to request his assistance with a matter. She is a niece of Baroness de Hagen. The baroness's son and daughter-in-law have passed away, and Mrs. Blank would be the sole heir, provided that the young son is no longer alive. Karels has to make sure the son disappears so that Mrs. Blank can claim the money in ten years. The son grows up in a gypsy family, but one day he finds out that this is not his family. What will happen? Will Mrs. Blank still get her money?
Avonturen Van Een Zigeunerjongen
1960
9.0Mrs. Blank visits her lawyer Karels to request his assistance with a matter. She is a niece of Baroness de Hagen. The baroness's son and daughter-in-law have passed away, and Mrs. Blank would be the sole heir, provided that the young son is no longer alive. Karels has to make sure the son disappears so that Mrs. Blank can claim the money in ten years. The son grows up in a gypsy family, but one day he finds out that this is not his family. What will happen? Will Mrs. Blank still get her money?
Avonturen Van Een Zigeunerjongen
1960
10.0No synopsis available yet.
Sjors en Sjimmie en de Rebellen
1972
10.0No synopsis available yet.
Sjors en Sjimmie en de Rebellen
1972
9.0Billie Turf is a student at Dennenheuvel boarding school. According to his teacher Kwel, he is unreliable, a good-for-nothing, and a liar who can only think about good food. Due to his boorish behavior during various activities, such as training for sports days, washing a car, and going on a fishing trip with his teacher, Billie repeatedly comes into conflict with the boarding school's management, which results in him receiving the same punishment every time: cleaning duty and going to bed without dinner. He is only resourceful and clever when it comes to obtaining food. His good nature is finally revealed when, together with Jossie, the director's niece, he manages to find the kidnapped student Kareltje and the ransom money.
Billie Turf Haantje de Voorste
1982
9.0Billie Turf is a student at Dennenheuvel boarding school. According to his teacher Kwel, he is unreliable, a good-for-nothing, and a liar who can only think about good food. Due to his boorish behavior during various activities, such as training for sports days, washing a car, and going on a fishing trip with his teacher, Billie repeatedly comes into conflict with the boarding school's management, which results in him receiving the same punishment every time: cleaning duty and going to bed without dinner. He is only resourceful and clever when it comes to obtaining food. His good nature is finally revealed when, together with Jossie, the director's niece, he manages to find the kidnapped student Kareltje and the ransom money.
Billie Turf Haantje de Voorste
1982
7.0No synopsis available yet.
Een Nederlandse Robinson Crusoe
1969
7.0No synopsis available yet.
Een Nederlandse Robinson Crusoe
1969
7.0No synopsis available yet.
Billie Turf contra Kwel
1983
7.0No synopsis available yet.
Billie Turf contra Kwel
1983
10.0No synopsis available yet.
Vrijbuiters Van Het Woud
1965
10.0No synopsis available yet.
Vrijbuiters Van Het Woud
1965
10.0No synopsis available yet.
Vrijbuiters Van Het Woud
1965
8.5Usually, Dik Trom thinks of only two things: food and mischief. He is always pulling pranks with his friends, driving local police officer Flipse to despair. But now Dik and his friends have decided to better their lives in an effort to get blind Nelly eye surgery. 'New Adventures of Dik Trom' made the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest running Dutch film; it played in multiple theatres for over 28 years.
New Adventures of Dik Trom
1958
8.5Usually, Dik Trom thinks of only two things: food and mischief. He is always pulling pranks with his friends, driving local police officer Flipse to despair. But now Dik and his friends have decided to better their lives in an effort to get blind Nelly eye surgery. 'New Adventures of Dik Trom' made the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest running Dutch film; it played in multiple theatres for over 28 years.
New Adventures of Dik Trom
1958
8.5Usually, Dik Trom thinks of only two things: food and mischief. He is always pulling pranks with his friends, driving local police officer Flipse to despair. But now Dik and his friends have decided to better their lives in an effort to get blind Nelly eye surgery. 'New Adventures of Dik Trom' made the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest running Dutch film; it played in multiple theatres for over 28 years.
New Adventures of Dik Trom
1958

