Based on the beloved children’s story, Hans Binker, a Dutch boy (Robin Askwith) and his sister need the prize from an ice-skating race to help their ailing father.
Acting
Eleanor Parker commits harder than this material deserves.
Production
Elaborate Amsterdam sets built for a TV budget—respect.
Director
Robert Scheerer
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Robin Askwith later became Britain's most prolific sex comedy star—quite the pivot from wholesome Hans.
The original 1865 novel was actually American, written by Mary Mapes Dodge who never visited Holland. This 1969 adaptation keeps that same 'Dutch-ish' energy.
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