Overview: A Dutch pilot (Blue Movie’s Kees Brusse) with a real passion for flying risks everything to keep his DC3/Dakota plane in the air when getting involved with contraband.

Attention to flight detail and the beautiful backdrop of the Caribbean and co-stars Monique van de Ven (Turkish Delight) and Willeke van Ammelrooy (Frank & Eva) make this seldom seen much loved Dutch classic worth watching.

DAKOTA, the last Scorpio film directed by Wim Verstappen (Pastorale 1943), with cinematography by Jan de Bont and Theo van de Sande, was recently rediscovered as a Dutch masterwork of cinema and is now available for the first time on Blu-ray.

Blu-ray Verdict: From the moment you set eyes on this absolutely dynamic movie you know it is going to be something very special. Being a pilot myself for more than 33 years, I must say that I never before enjoyed a movie with this explicit detail of profession, as the main actor performed; my sincere compliments to Kees Brusse!

This is a Dutch film about a Dutch airman who decides to attempt a Transatlantic voyage in his beloved Dakota. He interacts with various minor characters en route and encounters a fair share of problems up in the air, but other than that the film cruises along nicely.

For myself, it took me 32 years to rediscover this film, after its initial broadcasting in 1974. I was not endlessly searching for it, of course, but I never forgot it and now it is available again from the lovely people over there at Cult Epics/MVD.

Have plane, will travel is an excellent depiction of the feelings of a man driven to fly, regardless of where, what or who for. How is a challenge too, at times. Amazing flight from Dutch Antilles to Holland without refueling. Love interest on the side. Beautiful Caribbean backdrops to offset classic DC3. I mean, come on now, what more could you want from this kind of film?

In conclusion, Dakota is not only for pilots but for all DC-3 enthusiasts. Simply put, this film is a genuine, heartfelt and impassioned is a real MUST HAVE!

Bonus Features:
New Restored 2K Transfer
Audio Commentary by film historian Peter Verstraten
Dakota Press flight
Cannes Filmfestival 1978 (Vara Visie)
Photo Gallery
Scorpio Films Trailers
New artwork design by Juan Esteban R.
Reversible sleeve with original Dutch poster art
Slipcase

DAKOTA HD Trailer (English subtitles) | Cult Epics

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