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The Astonishing Adventures of Willem Parel

The Astonishing Adventures of Willem Parel

1955 · 91 min · ★ 7.0 · Comedy

Comedian Wim Sonneveld wants to quit his most beloved character, organ grinder Willem Parel. Parel, however, has his own opinion on the subject and decides to save himself from his creator. After leaving the dressing room poster, Parel sets out into the Netherlands to start a organ grinders revolt.

Directed by Gerard Rutten · Written by Gerard Rutten

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