Rescuers: Stories of Courage: Two Couples
Brief Synopsis
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Telefilm depicting story from the book "Rescuers: Portraits of Moral Courage in the Holocaust," involving the courageous efforts of non-Jews who risked their lives to rescue victims of the Holocaust. Explores how two very different couples find the courage not only to do what is right, but to save a
Cast & Crew
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Tim Hunter
Director ("Aart And Johtje Vos")
Dana Delany
Johtje Vos ("Aart And Johtje Vos")
Martin Donovan
Aart Vos ("Aart And Johtje Vos")
Jan Rubes
Hendrick Devries ("Aart And Johtje Vos")
Hugo Haenen
Ss Lieutenant ("Aart And Johtje Vos")
Tom Jansen
Ginkel ("Aart And Johtje Vos")
Film Details
Also Known As
Aart and Johtje Vos, Marie Taquet
MPAA Rating
Genre
Adaptation
Biography
War
Release Date
1998
Production Company
Barwood Films; By David's; Clairmont Camera, Inc.; Dave; L.A. Maddogs; Paramount Pictures; Rafy; Showtime Networks; Starcraft
Distribution Company
Paramount Home Media
Location
Netherlands; Ontario, Canada
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 49m
Synopsis
Telefilm depicting story from the book "Rescuers: Portraits of Moral Courage in the Holocaust," involving the courageous efforts of non-Jews who risked their lives to rescue victims of the Holocaust. Explores how two very different couples find the courage not only to do what is right, but to save and maintain their love in the process. The marriage and family of simple farmer Aart and wife Johtje Vos is tested when they harbor escaped Jews during World War II in the Netherlands, In "Marie Taquet," former army commandant Emile and his pragmatic wife Marie rekindle their loveless marriage when they hide several Jewish children at their boarding school.
Cast
Dana Delany
Johtje Vos ("Aart And Johtje Vos")
Martin Donovan
Aart Vos ("Aart And Johtje Vos")
Jan Rubes
Hendrick Devries ("Aart And Johtje Vos")
Hugo Haenen
Ss Lieutenant ("Aart And Johtje Vos")
Tom Jansen
Ginkel ("Aart And Johtje Vos")
Nigel Bennett
Kurt ("Aart And Johtje Vos")
Marilyn Lightstone
Johtje'S Mother ("Aart And Johtje Vos")
Harry Spiegel
Herkos ("Aart And Johtje Vos")
Hayley Lochner
Hetty ("Aart And Johtje Vos")
Rubin Cayda
Barbara ("Aart And Johtje Vos")
Michael Seater
Peter ("Aart And Johtje Vos")
Nicole Zarry
Alice ("Aart And Johtje Vos")
Michael Vieira
Nap ("Aart And Johtje Vos")
Carly Wijs
Rebecca ("Aart And Johtje Vos")
Richard Clarkin
Simon ("Aart And Johtje Vos")
James Kidnie
Arnold ("Aart And Johtje Vos")
David Eisner
Brecht ("Aart And Johtje Vos")
Chelsea Moore
Moana ("Aart And Johtje Vos")
Richard Mcmillan
Dutchman ("Aart And Johtje Vos")
Oliver Becker
The Forger ("Aart And Johtje Vos")
Linda Hamilton
Marie Taquet ("Marie Taquet")
Alfred Molina
Emile Taquet ("Marie Taquet")
Nicholas Kilbertus
German Major ("Marie Taquet")
Paulo Costanzo
Yaakov/ Gaston ("Marie Taquet")
Scott Speedman
Patric ("Marie Taquet")
Jonathan Kroeker
Etienne ("Marie Taquet")
Jake Goldsbie
Abraham/ Albert ("Marie Taquet")
Ashton Moore
David/ Daniel ("Marie Taquet")
Asa Perlman
Allie/ Julien ("Marie Taquet")
Marc Donato
Paul ("Marie Taquet")
Duncan Ollerenshaw
Comblain ("Marie Taquet")
Susan Coyne
Marie-Madeleine ("Marie Taquet")
Diana Belshaw
Cdj Woman ("Marie Taquet")
Graham Mcpherson
Father Herdy ("Marie Taquet")
Valerie Boyle
Mrs Leon ("Marie Taquet")
Stefan Rollpiller
The Lieutenant ("Marie Taquet")
Larry Mannell
Mr Inowlocki ("Marie Taquet")
Carol Lempert
Mrs Inowlocki ("Marie Taquet")
Len Doncheff
Truck Driver ("Marie Taquet")
Chandler Nicol
Fredrich ("Marie Taquet")
Crew
Zeljka Alosiniac
Set Decorator
Rein Korthals Altes
Assistant Director
Harry Ammerlaan
Art Director
Suzanne Angel
Adr Editor
John Archbell
Property Master
Wayne Artman
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Jon Bankson
Construction Coordinator
Kevin Barry
Assistant Costume Designer
Kevin Barry
Assistant Costume Designer
Peter Basinski
Editor
Miroslaw Baszak
Director Of Photography
Ian Bibby
Gaffer
Gay Block
Book As Source Material ("Rescuers: Portraits Of Moral Courage In The Holocaust")
Sherry Bondy
Production Coordinator
Arjan Boot
Extras Agent/Coordinator
Rob Bos
Construction Coordinator
Joseph Bosco
Adr
Albert Botha
Line Producer
Ray Bronstein
Camera Operator
Darren Brown
Assistant Director
Astra Burka
Assistant Art Director
Bryan Byrd
Publicity
Eydi Caines-floyd
Costume Designer
Francine Carroll
From Story ("Marie Taquet")
Francine Carroll
Screenplay ("Aart And Johtje Vos") ("Marie Taquet")
Cy Chermak
From Story ("Marie Taquet")
Cy Chermak
Screenplay ("Aart And Johtje Vos") ("Marie Taquet")
Robert Cochrane
Dolly Grip
Megan Conacher
Extras Agent/Coordinator
Cis Corman
Executive Producer
Mike Curtis
Other
Brian Cyr
Best Boy
Willem De Beukelaer
Stunt Coordinator
Franco De Cotiis
Production Designer
Gelder Dehaas
Assistant Director
Pino Donaggio
Music
Malka Drucker
Book As Source Material ("Rescuers: Portraits Of Moral Courage In The Holocaust")
Malka Drucker
From Story ("Marie Taquet")
Donna Dupere-taylor
Extras Agent/Coordinator
Richard Emerson
Key Grip
Avi Federgreen
Location Manager
Jane Fieber
Wardrobe
Jeff Freilich
Producer
Richard Gaal
Dolly Grip
Winnie Gallis
Makeup
Stephanie Gorin
Casting (Toronto)
Job Gosschalk
Casting (Amsterdam)
Michael Graham
Sound Editor
Hayli Halper
Post-Production Supervisor
Robert L Harman
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Lucy Hartford
Assistant
Jacqueline Hinks
Makeup Artist
Jaap Hoek
Property Master
Jackie Ioachim
Publicity
Vanessa Ireson
Assistant Camera Operator
Mark Isaacs
Unit Publicist
Meg Jeronimus
Assistant Production Coordinator
Frank Jones
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Frans Kuyper
Transportation Captain
Paul Lear
Colorist
Chris Ledesma
Music Editor
Steve Lucescu
Stunt Coordinator
Tom Mahoney
Main Title Design
Hummie Mann
Theme Music
Natale Massara
Music Conductor
Jim Mcgillivary
Special Effects
Brian Mcleod
Boom Operator
Patricia Mcmahon
Production Manager
Thom Mcmonigle
Generator Operator
Paul Monash
From Story ("Aart And Johtje Vos")
Paul Monash
Screenplay ("Aart And Johtje Vos")
Stephen Montgomery
Assistant Director
Helen Mossler
Casting Executive (Los Angeles)
Dan Munroe
Sound Mixer
Pazz Neglia
Assistant Director
Kim Niekerk
Assistant Director
Randy O'connell
Transportation Captain
Byron Patchett
Other
Glenn Pineau
Assistant Camera Operator
Marek Posival
Assistant Director
Jacco Post
Electrician
Kevin Potter
Other
David Rider
Production Manager
Pamela Roberts
Hair Stylist
Paula Sanburn Vannucci
Assistant Editor
Kristie Sills
Assistant Director
Sean Skarupa
Other
Dean St John
Adr Mixer
Phillip Stevens
Lead Set Dresser
Marco Streccioni
Music
Barbra Streisand
Executive Producer
Els Tau
Production Coordinator
Todd Thaler
Casting ("Aart And Johtje Vos")
Pim Tjujerman
Camera Assistant
Dirk Tolman
On-Set Dresser
Hendry Van Der Wath
Transportation Coordinator
Erik Van Wouden
Best Boy
Rein Walraven
Assistant Costume Designer
Harry Wiessenhaan
Special Effects
Sarah Willinsky
Continuity
Bill Wilson
Best Boy
Gary M. Zuckerbrod
Casting ("Marie Taquet")
Film Details
Also Known As
Aart and Johtje Vos, Marie Taquet
MPAA Rating
Genre
Adaptation
Biography
War
Release Date
1998
Production Company
Barwood Films; By David's; Clairmont Camera, Inc.; Dave; L.A. Maddogs; Paramount Pictures; Rafy; Showtime Networks; Starcraft
Distribution Company
Paramount Home Media
Location
Netherlands; Ontario, Canada
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 49m
Quotes
Trivia
Miscellaneous Notes
Aired in United States May 10, 1998
Released in United States on Video October 13, 1998
Second telefilm in the "Rescuers" project of three films from Barwood Films and executive producers Barbra Streisand and Cis Corman.
