Jan Retèl

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Characters played by Jan Retèl

Frits Donkers — Daddy Long Legs (1938)

Frits is Ina's brother and Judy's silent lover. When he sees Judy and Albert growing close, he becomes jealous and tries to provoke her by dancing with Doris at a party. His attempt does not make Judy jealous, and her growing relationship with Albert continues.

Commissaris — Fatal Error (1979)

A senior police commissioner who oversees the investigation and handles the detectives’ professional dispute.

Professor — The Girl with the Red Hair (1981)

Professor is the academic authority who warns Hannie Schaft that resisting the occupation may expose her to dangers considered unsuitable for a woman. Hannie rejects this caution, arguing that legal principles must be defended through action, then suspends her studies and joins the resistance.

Willem Bakker — But Not in Vain (1948)

A Communist wanted by the Germans for sabotage, Bakker is one of the people sheltering at the Alting farm. His presence puts Jan and his daughter at risk of discovery, and he shares the refuge with a Jewish couple and an aristocrat linked to the underground resistance.

Thijs van Erpen — Village by the River (1958)

A villager who urgently summons Dr. Van Taeke to attend a birth. His call begins the sequence of stories about the Doctor, whose initial refusal to leave his newspaper contrasts with his eventual readiness to act when a life may be at stake. Thijs’s role in the account is to bring the Doctor’s medical duty into focus.

Career Overview

Jan Retèl has 12 screen credits in a career dating back to 1938. Their work is anchored in the Grijpstra & de Gier Collection universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Het kind der tienduizenden, Lucifer, De laatste passagier. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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