Dutchman (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1967, Dutchman is a drama film directed by Anthony Harvey, running about 55 minutes. “When a girl like Lula gets with a guy like Clay - She can love him... or kill him - Or maybe both!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young conservative black man, minding his own business, rides a nearly empty subway car. The only other passenger, a blonde vixen looking for trouble, sizes him up. Sexual tension, racial bigotry and righteous fury collide in a razor's edge confrontation between this unlikely pair.
Who’s in it. Dutchman stars Shirley Knight as Lula, Al Freeman Jr. as Clay, Frank Lieberman as Subway rider and Robert Calvert as Subway rider, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Dutchman has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dutchman page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dutchman tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dutchman (1967)?
- In US, Dutchman is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dutchman worth watching?
- Dutchman holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dutchman?
- Dutchman stars Shirley Knight, Al Freeman Jr., Frank Lieberman, Robert Calvert and Howard Bennett.
- When was Dutchman released?
- Dutchman was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 55 minutes.