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Bassie & Adriaan

  • TV Series
  • 1978–1996
  • 25m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
1.1K
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Aad van Toor and Bas van Toor in Bassie & Adriaan (1978)
AdventureComedyCrimeDramaFamilyMusical

Bassie and Adriaan work in a circus and attract criminals. When they manage to get a few arrested one criminal in specific devotes his life to making sure they will never be able to do that ... Read allBassie and Adriaan work in a circus and attract criminals. When they manage to get a few arrested one criminal in specific devotes his life to making sure they will never be able to do that again.Bassie and Adriaan work in a circus and attract criminals. When they manage to get a few arrested one criminal in specific devotes his life to making sure they will never be able to do that again.

  • Stars
    • Bas van Toor
    • Aad van Toor
    • Paul van Gorcum
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
    1.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Stars
      • Bas van Toor
      • Aad van Toor
      • Paul van Gorcum
    • 9User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    Bas van Toor
    • Bassie…
    • 1978–1996
    Aad van Toor
    • Adriaan…
    • 1978–1996
    Paul van Gorcum
    Paul van Gorcum
    • De Baron…
    • 1979–1994
    Joop Dikmans
    • B2
    • 1987–1989
    Hans Beijer
    • B100
    • 1992–1994
    Paul van Soest
    Paul van Soest
    • Handige Harry
    • 1992–1994
    Wil Sibbelee
    • B1…
    • 1978–1980
    Harry Dikmans
    • B2
    • 1978–1980
    Dick Rienstra
    • Adjudant Van der Steen…
    • 1979–1988
    Paul Meyer
    • BB…
    • 1978–1979
    Frans Kokshoorn
    • BB
    • 1979–1980
    Andre du Lord
    • Andre
    • 1978–1980
    Hans Leendertse
    • Joris
    • 1982
    Theo van Woerden
    • Agent #1
    • 1988
    Jaap Stobbe
    Jaap Stobbe
    • Boogeyman…
    • 1978
    Hans Otjes
    • De Kapitein
    • 1982
    Danny Verbiest
    • Self…
    • 1989
    Dick Engelbracht
    • Inspecteur De Vries…
    • 1987
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    6baantjer-74478

    Saw this too much, and thats why it is so fantastic!

    When i was a little kid i always watch Bassie and Adriaan,

    the first series the boogeyman was too scary,

    but the diamand serie and the secret of the key was more thrilling fun, not so childish like in later series, with the arrival of crook fast Japie.

    B1 and B100 are my favorite crooks. B1 was a more obscure figur also because i like more obscure characters as a kid also yes. B100 has a skinny face and yells the whole time i always have bad luck!. the most Childish character of the show was Fast Japie he is soo irritating.
    politie

    kids will love this

    This is a great movie/episode of Bassie en Adriaan. When I was younger I always loved this particular one, it was thrilling for me then. Why I don't know, perhaps because it has the Halloween theme music all the time during this movie/episode. Well I would advise you to see this when it is on the television even if you aren't a kid anymore.
    9erwan_ticheler

    Conquering Europe

    This serie is absolute entertainment like all the Bassie and Adriaan-adventures.

    In this adventure we see the villains B-100 and Handy Harry for the first time.

    Bassie and Adriaan travel all over Europe to find secret packages.

    Great fun !
    jess_dc15

    Great

    This is a great kids TV show... 2 clowns who travel around Holland/Netherlands. so cute for kids. i wish it was out for DVD?? Bassie is the big silly clown, always trying to run away, but always leads him into trouble..he-he Adrian is more like the carer for bassie and loves to play jokes on him.the show has special guests from different parts of the country,who join in the fun with bassie. painting and dancing,singing. this show has great sing along songs for the kids that you will never forget.yes, they are lame but you just cant help singing. i saw this on video when my grandfather bought it for overseas.kids love the silly in it. get it on video at least. very funny to watch..
    10Zooha-47207

    A Timeless Children's Classic, Deserving of 10/10

    Bassie en Adriaan is a series that I hold close to my heart, and it unquestionably deserves a 10/10 rating. In my view, it stands as one of the greatest children's series ever created. Having watched it over 150 times, its charm and appeal never seem to fade, even as an adult. The series manages to strike a perfect balance between humor, adventure, and educational content, making it enjoyable for viewers of all ages.

    What's particularly remarkable about Bassie en Adriaan is its enduring appeal. Unlike many children's shows that lose their magic as one grows older, this series maintains its allure, proving to be just as entertaining for adults as it is for kids. It's a testament to the quality of the writing and the universal themes it explores.

    My favorite part of the series is 'Reis door Europa' (Journey through Europe). This segment stands out for its adventurous spirit and the way it introduces young viewers to different cultures and landmarks across Europe. It's both fun and educational, a combination that's rare to find in children's programming.

    It's a shame that Bassie en Adriaan doesn't receive as much recognition today as it did in the past. This series is a gem from a bygone era, one that deserves to be celebrated and remembered for its significant contribution to children's entertainment.

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    • Trivia
      (series 4) Many of Bassie's dream sequences were cut from the final edit of the series, due to many problems on the set.
    • Goofs
      Inspecteur Jeroen van der Steen aka The Captain speaks common Dutch without a local accent while being under hypnosis, but has a very strong Flemish accent when waking up.
    • Crazy credits
      The show's leader contains several scenes which were only shot for the leader, in order to make the viewer curious about the story, while never appearing in the series itself.
    • Alternate versions
      In the mid-1980s, there were two episodes missing, episode 2 and 7 of season 2. So Aad van Toor re-edited the series, to make the story work without those episodes. All reruns, videos and DVDs until 2004 are missing about three episodes because of this. (Aad had to delete about one episode of material to remove any references to the missing episodes.) One of the two missing episodes was rediscovered in 2004 (episode 2). It was put back in again, together with some of the material referring to it.
    • Connections
      Featured in Honderd Maal Bassie & Adriaan (1987)
    • Soundtracks
      Bassie en Adriaan
      (opening and ending song)

      Written by Aad van Toor

      Arranged by Rinus van Galen (seasons 1-3) and Ad Kraamer (season 4)

      Performed by Bas van Toor (as Bassie) and Aad van Toor (as Adriaan)

      Performed by childrens choir (season 4)

      Featured in seasons 1, 2, 3 and 4

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    • Release date
      • January 10, 1978 (Netherlands)
    • Countries of origin
      • Netherlands
      • Belgium
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    • Languages
      • Spanish
      • French
      • German
      • Greek
      • Italian
      • Chinese
      • Dutch
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Bassie & Adriaan en de diamant
    • Filming locations
      • Vlaardingen, South Holland, Netherlands
    • Production companies
      • Adrina Produkties
      • Joop van den Ende TV Produkties
      • Bassie Produkties
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    • Runtime
      • 25m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 4:3

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