Dutch Treat

Dutch Treat

Year: 1987

Runtime: 94 mins

Language: English

Director: Boaz Davidson

ActionComedyMusic

Two American friends embark on a European tour and meet an all‑female Dutch rock band. They pose as record‑company executives and persuade the group to sign with their pretend label. Back in the United States the band seeks a deal, and the friends must book gigs and promote them while keeping their charade hidden and avoiding detection.

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Timeline & Setting – Dutch Treat (1987)

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Location

Amsterdam, Los Angeles

Amsterdam serves as the European backdrop where the plot's misadventures unfold, including a risky voyage and a chance encounter with the Dolly Dots. Los Angeles provides the film’s American hub, where the impostors try to establish legitimacy in the music industry and stage a dramatic rise to fame. The contrast between the Dutch setting and the glitzy LA scene underscores the blend of crime comedy and showbusiness ambition.

🏙️ Amsterdam 🌴 Los Angeles 🎶 Music scene

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Main Characters – Dutch Treat (1987)

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Jerry Morgan (David Landsberg)

A courthouse defendant who pleads guilty to numerous parking violations on a friend’s behalf, only to face weeks in jail and financial precarity after release. His cautious nature clashes with Norm’s audacious schemes, pulling him into a risky deception for the Dolly Dots. He serves as the practical counterweight to their elaborate con game.

🎯 Legal trouble 🧭 Reluctant partner

Norm (Lorin Dreyfuss)

A quick-witted schemer who dreams big, schemes to go to Holland, and orchestrates the disguise as Lou Winters. He drags Jerry into the caper to chase a bigger payoff and a sense of control over their money woes. His improvisational energy drives the plot’s twists and risky maneuvers.

🧠 Schemer 🗺️ Opportunist

Lou Winters (Ronnie Schell)

The fictitious boss of Capitol Records that Norm and Jerry pretend to be, using the alias to secure a major gig for the Dolly Dots. He serves as the front for the duo’s deception, giving their plan a veneer of legitimacy and a target for the band’s moment in the spotlight.

🎤 Impostor manager 🧭 Front for dreams

Betsy Winters (Carol Potter)

Norm’s girlfriend who ultimately dumps him, illustrating the personal fallout that accompanies their reckless con. She represents the ordinary life that the duo seek to disrupt or escape through their schemes. Her breakup underscores the film’s mixing of romance and misadventure.

💔 Ex-lover 🛑 Relationship consequence

Ria (Ria Brieffies)

A member of the Dolly Dots, the talented Dutch pop group the duo target for a breakthrough. She embodies the band’s ambition and resilience as they navigate offers, performances, and the tension between art and business. She is part of the ensemble that the caper aims to elevate.

🎙️ Band member 💃 Pop talent

Patty (Patty Zomer)

Another Dolly Dots member bringing energy and charm to the group, balancing showmanship with the chaos of the plot. She shares the dream of recording a major release, even as deception swirls around them.

🎶 Vocalist ✨ Showbiz dream

Esther (Esther Oosterbeek)

A Dolly Dots member whose presence reinforces the group’s chemistry and ambition. She reflects the dynamic of Dutch pop meeting international opportunity, staying resilient through the misadventures.

🎵 Band member 🌟 Pop star in-the-making

Angela (Angela Groothuizen)

One of the Dolly Dots performers who travels to LA and joins the plan for a big break. She adds energy to the group’s dynamics, illustrating how the band navigates fame and deception together.

🎤 Vocalist 🎬 On-screen band

Sjeel (Angéla Kramers)

A Dolly Dots member whose presence highlights the ensemble nature of the band’s pursuit of a major gig. She completes the core group featured in the final performance caper.

🎶 Band member 💫 Dutch pop

L.A. Judge (Fredd Wayne)

The judge who presides over the courtroom saga, anchoring the caper with a sense of legal formality. His authority provides the boundary between mischief and accountability in the film’s comic drama.

⚖️ Authority figure 👨‍⚖️ Courtroom presence

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Major Themes – Dutch Treat (1987)

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🎭 Deception

Two friends adopt false identities to chase a breakthrough in show business, risking jail and personal fallout. Their impersonation of a music executive opens doors for the Dolly Dots while masking their real motives. The plot tenses around the risk of exposure and the humor of a caper built on lies.

🎵 Music Industry

The Dolly Dots’ quest for a major break frames the story as a satire of showbiz opportunism. The fake authority of Lou Winters provides a shortcut to fame, while the band experiences the pressures of auditions, producers, and live performances. The climactic moment hinges on stagecraft and the illusion of success.

🤝 Friendship and Consequences

Jerry and Norm’s partnership blends camaraderie with reckless improvisation. Their schemes reveal how friendship can push people toward risky decisions with real consequences. Despite the chaos, their plan ultimately yields a breakthrough, highlighting both the humor and danger of their bond.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 13:22

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