26 Aug 2006
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This History Channel documentary traces the Ottoman Empire from its beginnings in the 14th century to its incarnation as one of the largest empires in history, spanning three continents.
On the Track of Robert Van Gulik
Robert van Gulik (1910-1967) is one of the world’s most read authors from the Netherlands. This diplomat, Sinologist and scholar is mainly known for his detective novels, starring 'Judge Dee'. Filmmaker Rob Rombout follows in his footsteps to discover the author’s legacy - via his diaries, the people he inspired and those who witnessed his extraordinary life.
Top Billed Cast
Arthur Japin Himself
Huang Jianhu Himself
Wilt Idema Himself
Uda Kazumi Self
Yoshihiro Kida Self
Paul Lee Self
Frederic Lenormand Self
Li Ling Self
Yunbi Fu Self
Shi Ye Self
John Thompson Self
Guido Tielman Self
Pauline van Gulik Self
Willem van Gulik Self
Radinck van Vollenhoven Self
Henry Wessells Self
Zhu Xiao Di Self
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