Peter R. de Vries

Peter R. de Vries

Birth : 1956-11-14, Aalsmeer, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

Death : 2021-07-15

History

Peter Rudolf de Vries (1956 - 2021) was a Dutch investigative journalist and crime reporter. His television program Peter R. de Vries, misdaadverslaggever (Crime Reporter) (1995−2012) covered high-profile cases and set a Dutch television viewing record. In 1983, De Vries followed the case of the kidnapping of Freddy Heineken for the Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf. He wrote two books based on his investigation, that served as a basis for several cinematic adaptations. On July 6th 2021, he was shot after leaving the television studio of RTL Boulevard in Amsterdam. He died several days later.

Profile

Peter R. de Vries

Movies

Het Laatste Interview Met Peter R.
Het Laatste Interview Met Peter R.
De Grote Sinterklaasfilm: Trammelant in Spanje
De Grote Sinterklaasfilm: Trammelant in Spanje
detective
When Mammie and Stan are freed from jail the two once again set their sights on eliminating the Black Petes and Saint Nicholas.
The Great Sinterklaas movie
The Great Sinterklaas movie
detective
Sinterklaas and the Pieten have a big problem. The castle of Sinterklaas is about to collapse. It must be demolished. That is why Sinterklaas and the Pieten are forced to stay at a campsite. Even Hugo Hogepief is at a loss, because no castle means no presents and gingerbread cookies for the children. Even though Kim Kado, Marco Marsepein and Willem Wortel try their utmost, there is a huge chance that the Sinterklaas party will not happen. But is the castle of Sinterklaas really about to collapse or is it a cunning plan by Stan & Olivier? Kikkie and Paco don't trust everything and start an investigation. Will they manage to save the Sinterklaas party?
RTL Boulevard: De Holleeder Tapes
RTL Boulevard: De Holleeder Tapes
Presenter
De (Onder) Wereld van Willem Holleeder
De (Onder) Wereld van Willem Holleeder
Crime special in which John van den Heuvel reveals the still deep dark side of Willem Holleeder. A man who poses as a cuddle criminal, but according to the judiciary is a tough killer.
Kidnapping Mr. Heineken
Kidnapping Mr. Heineken
Original Story
The true story of the kidnapping of Freddy Heineken, the grandson of the founder of the Heineken brewery, and his driver. They were released after a ransom of 35 million Dutch guilders was paid.
Sneeuwwitje en de zeven kleine mensen: Een modern sprookje
Sneeuwwitje en de zeven kleine mensen: Een modern sprookje
A very funny modern version of Snow White. In the world of plastic surgery, stepmother tries to stay the most beautiful of the world. Snow White goes on the run when her stepmother sends her to a plastic surgeon with a drinking problem to ruin her daughter's face. That brings her to a cottage in the woods where seven little gay men live. In the meantime her stepmother seeks for a way to hunt down Snow White.
The Heineken Kidnapping
The Heineken Kidnapping
Original Story
On a cold November day in 1983, beer magnate Alfred Heineken and his chauffeur Ab Doderer are abducted. What follows is the most infamous kidnapping case the Netherlands have ever known.