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Hans Brinker or the Silver Skates (1962)

Starring: Rony Zeaner, Carin Rossby Director: Norman Foster Rating: NR (Not Rated) Format: DVD
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

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There's magic in the memories as great Disney moments are captured right here for you and your family to enjoy. Disney brings to life this classic story based on Mary Mapes Dodge's beloved children's novel. Set in 1860's Holland along the famed Zeider Zee -- young Hans Brinker finds himself responsible for supporting his family after his father becomes injured in an accident. He and his sister Gretel travel to Amsterdam in search of funds to help pay for their father's operation. Their only hope lies in the city's annual ice skating race, where Hans must face off against his arch rival Ludwig Schimmel in the hopes of winning the prize money. Don't miss the heart-pounding race to the finish in this tale of courage and a family's determination to survive that will have everyone cheering!

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51 of 51 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Story, Classic Disney Storytelling, August 1, 2004
By Jerry Edwards "jebsdad" (Vancouver, WA United States) - See all my reviews
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This movie was filmed for the Disney anthology TV series "Walt Disney's Wonderful World Of Color" (also known as "The Wonderful World Of Color") and was shown in two parts on January 7 & 14, 1962. The film was released theatrically outside the United States in 1964. I consider this film among Disney's best live-action films of its time.

The film is based on Mary Mapes Dodge's classic 1865 book of the same title. It is a shame that the book and film are both unknown by most people, because both are very special.

The story has everything I want in a film - characters I can admire and care about, who overcome numerous hardships and earn their happy ending.

The scenery is beautiful - filmed in the Zuider Zee area of Holland near the scenic communities of Comperduin and Volendam, as well as at Rembrandt's home in Amsterdam. The winter scenes for the skating races were filmed in Sweden.

The basic plot is of a brother and sister trying to win a skating race for money for their father's operation. He needs an operation due to brain damage from a head injury. The family is also desperately poor, because only the father knows where their savings are hidden - and he cannot remember. The story is full of adventure, hardship, mystery, and the love of a family for each other.

I first remember this film from seeing it on the Disney Channel in the mid 1980s. I have enjoyed watching the film numerous times over the years and am thrilled to finally have a chance to buy it on DVD.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars silver skates, February 9, 2005
This was a wonderful uplifting family movie and was understood even by my 5 year old grandchild. It held all of our attention thoughout the movie.
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15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Warm story with memories, September 16, 2004
By DigitalMan (New York) - See all my reviews
I'm not quite sure how this movie would do with young people today. I saw it once nearly 30 years ago and I loved it and felt the need to buy it just to see it again when it was released on DVD. I found myself remembering certain parts of it and images in an uncanny sort of way.

The story is a bit simplistic, but the scenery is interesting and there is a surreal little dream sequence which is great, though not brilliant. Overall, I got out of it what I wanted and would gladly share this movie with other young people...though I'm not sure how much of their attention it would hold in this modern age...?
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5.0 out of 5 stars Charming Disney Film
My 4 yr old granddaughter and I just watched it this morning. We loved it. The actors (especially the children) are extremely well cast. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Patricia G. Harnish

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent purchase
ggod video
Arrived in a timely fashion
Packaged well to prevent damage to item
Published 7 months ago by Barbara D. Warren

4.0 out of 5 stars Hans Brinker..... a classic!
I love this movie! I remember being very young (early seventies) and going to see this movie with my whole 2nd grade class. Read more
Published 9 months ago by R. Padley

1.0 out of 5 stars Hans Brinker or the Silver Skates
I was disappointed in this video. I teach 3rd grade literature and we read the original book Hans Brinker or the Silver Skates, by Mary Mapes Dodge. Read more
Published 10 months ago by toolin4fun

5.0 out of 5 stars Charming family film, well made!
BEHIND THE SCENES & TRIVIA: Shot on location in Amsterdam, and the towns of Camperduin and Volendam. Read more
Published 17 months ago by microjoe

4.0 out of 5 stars The little Dutch boy does good
Hans Brinker or the Silver Skates is truly the quintessential family film. Having grown up watching the Wonderful World of Disney, I have fond memories watching the "Wonderful... Read more
Published 21 months ago by R. DelParto

4.0 out of 5 stars Nostalgic Christmas Story
This was a Christmas classic when I was a kid in the 60's and 70's. Why they ever stopped showing I'll never know. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Kathy A. Piscitelli

5.0 out of 5 stars The Perfect Movie
If any movie could be perfect this is it. The story is good, and we are treated to a rare glimpse of Holland in the 1800's during a wintry setting. Read more
Published 23 months ago by M. P. Sebar

4.0 out of 5 stars The Silver Skates
This is a wonderful movie for those looking for something to remind them that good things can happen to people who keep on trying. Read more
Published on January 18, 2007 by C. G. Crider

5.0 out of 5 stars A True Winner
I first heard this version on a Disneyland LP and I loved it from that day on. Then, I finally saw this on the Disney Channel and loved the score, story, the scenery and the... Read more
Published on December 10, 2006 by Terrance Tucker

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