The Hell of '63

The Hell of '63

2009 · 100 min · ★ 6.0 · Drama

When extreme weather suddenly hits the Netherlands in 1963, a 120-mile tour skating event taking place on natural ice forces its contestants to contend with life-threatening race conditions.

Directed by Steven de Jong · Written by Maarten Lebens

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