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Van der Valk

Name: Van der Valk
Genre: Drama
Released: 1972-09-13
Rating: 6.2
Cast: Barry Foster, Meg Davis, Ronald Hines, Richard Huw

1972Drama★ 6.2/10

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Van der Valk is a British television series that was produced by Thames Television for the ITV network. It starred Barry Foster in the title role as Dutch detective Commissaris "Piet" van der Valk. Based on the characters and atmosphere of the novels of Nicolas Freeling, the first series was shown in 1972.

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Barry FosterCommissaris Simon "Piet" Van der Valk

Meg DavisArlette Van Der Valk

Ronald HinesHoofd Commissaris Samson

Richard HuwWim Van der Valk

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