Because of the Cats (1973)
Nothing verified yet — 39 candidates from our sources, below.
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39 places named by a source we have not checked. Each row says who said it and links to where.
Koningin Astrid Boulevard near number 57, Noordwijk aan Zee, North Holland
In reviewFrom the beach they are driving to the Koningin Astrid Boulevard near number 57, Noordwijk aan Zee, North Holland. — recorded for Because of the Cats by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromAmstel Station, Amsterdam
In reviewThe next morning the police find the stolen Jaguar at Amstel Station, Amsterdam. — recorded for Because of the Cats by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromApollolaan 191 in Amsterdam
In reviewVan der Valk (Bryan Marshall) visits the couple who's home was raided to investigate the rape of the wife. Apollolaan 191 in Amsterdam. — recorded for Because of the Cats by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromBeach of Noordwijk aan Zee
In reviewA train conductor (Helmert Woudenberg) tells Van der Valk that last night he saw six suspicious young men stepping out of the Jaguar and then taking the train to Bloemendaal. Beach of Noordwijk aan Zee. — recorded for Because of the Cats by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came frombeach of Noordwijk aan Zee, North Holland
In reviewFour young lads driving a Polski Fiat 127p on the beach of Noordwijk aan Zee, North Holland. — recorded for Because of the Cats by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromBeach of Zandvoort
In reviewKees manages to escape from his assailants and goes to one of the girls from 'The Cats' , Hannie Troost, and asks for help. The next day, a child playing on the beach finds a drowned man, it is Kees. Van der Valk thinks it is murder. Beach of Zandvoort — recorded for Because of the Cats by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromBeethovenstraat 178, Amsterdam
In reviewHe steps out of his Renault 16 and walks towards her. It turns out that she is an expensive call girl named Feodora. Beethovenstraat 178, Amsterdam. — recorded for Because of the Cats by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromBekslaan 13 Vogelenzang
In reviewFeodora drives to Jansen’s house when she finds her cats killed. Erik Mierle stops her from entering. Bekslaan 13 Vogelenzang. The building is private. Note: Interior shots were studio based. — recorded for Because of the Cats by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromBekslaan 13 Vogelenzang, North Holland
In reviewHannie Troost and Kees van Sonneveld try to convince Jansen that he did not betray them. Bekslaan 13 Vogelenzang, North Holland, a private residence. — recorded for Because of the Cats by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromBinnenhof 61 Amstelveen
In reviewLater he watches Frank Kieft while he shops in a supermarket. Binnenhof 61 Amstelveen where an AH supermarket existed. The supermarket and its surroundings have been extensively renovated during the years since 1973. The buildings have been changed unrecognizably. The AH is at 49 today. — recorded for Because of the Cats by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromBloemendaal, North Holland
In reviewIn Bloemendaal, North Holland, Van der Valk starts his investigations. Unknown location. — recorded for Because of the Cats by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromdunes of what is nowadays Natuurreservaat Kennemerduinen, North Holland
In review'The Six' young men, Michel Carnavalet (Mike Eschauzier), Erik Mierle (Anthony Allen), Bert wagenvald (Bert Lippens), Wim Brinkman (erik J. Meijer) and Frank Kieft (Christopher Blake) practice shooting in the dunes watched by Kees van Sonneveld (Nicholas Hoye). This was shot at the dunes of what is nowadays Natuurreservaat Kennemerduinen, North Holland. Location codes are Latitude: 52:24:53.168398999 Longitude:4:33:14,0187589999. — recorded for Because of the Cats by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromHavikshorst 65 Amsterdam-Buitenveldert
In reviewIn the dark, Van der Valk leaves Feodora’s apartment only to be attacked by a bird. As with Capture 22 the neighbourhood of Havikshorst 65 Amsterdam-Buitenveldert. — recorded for Because of the Cats by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromHead Office of Police, Gerard Doulaan 2 in the city of Amstelveen, North Holland
In reviewThe boys meet up at the police station. Head Office of Police, Gerard Doulaan 2 in the city of Amstelveen, North Holland. — recorded for Because of the Cats by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromHighway A4 seen from the overpass at Bennebroekerweg, Rijsenhout, North Holland
In reviewIt turns out that all six youngsters are involved with the theft of the expensive car. All together they drive to Amsterdam. Highway A4 seen from the overpass at Bennebroekerweg, Rijsenhout, North Holland. — recorded for Because of the Cats by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromhotel/restaurant Beukenhof (Terweeweg 4 in Oegstgeest, South Holland)
In reviewVan der Valk meets with Jansen at his restaurant. Filmed at the hotel/restaurant Beukenhof (Terweeweg 4 in Oegstgeest, South Holland). — recorded for Because of the Cats by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromHotel/restaurant Hof van Holland, Voorstraat 79 in Noordwijk
In reviewVan der Valk visits a café in Bloemendaal where he sees Feodora (Alexandra Stewart). The bartender tells him that she will be back the next evening. The Hotel/restaurant Hof van Holland, Voorstraat 79 in Noordwijk. It still exists in a recognisable shape although some changes have been made. — recorded for Because of the Cats by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromIntersection Beethovenstraat and Evert Cornelisstraat, Amsterdam
In reviewVan der Valk sees the beautiful woman that he had seen before in the bar in Bloemendaal. Intersection Beethovenstraat and Evert Cornelisstraat, Amsterdam. — recorded for Because of the Cats by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromKoningin Astrid Boulevard going from 57 to 54, Noordwijk aan Zee
In reviewKoningin Astrid Boulevard going from 57 to 54, Noordwijk aan Zee. No: 54 is the house used in 'The Spy Who Came in from the Cold'. — recorded for Because of the Cats by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromL.T.C. Festina in the Vondelpark, Amsterdam
In reviewHe observes some members playing tennis. Here he sees Michel Carnavalet (Michael Eschauzier) and Erik Mierle. He also observes Bert Wagenveld, Wim Brinkman (Erik Meyer), Frank Kieft and Kees van Sonneveld. All members of the 'Ravens'. Observing them, he has a feeling that these are the ones he is looking for. L.T.C. Festina in the Vondelpark, Amsterdam. Jan has been told that the camera was set up on a bench between tennis courts 8 and 7 with court 7 in the background. — recorded for Because of the Cats by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromMesschaertlaan 3 Huizen, North Holland
In reviewWim Brinkman (Erik J. Meijer) is told by his father (Martin van Zundert) that Van der Valk is on his way to ask Wim some questions. Messchaertlaan 3 Huizen, North Holland. — recorded for Because of the Cats by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromNauwelaers d’Age, Bloemendaalseweg 152 Overveen or Katholieke Akademie Lichamelijke opvoeding Goirseweg 46 in Tilburg
In reviewErik Mierle's story continues but the location is not necessarily that of the previous capture. Whilst an unknown location this could also be either Nauwelaers d’Age, Bloemendaalseweg 152 Overveen (fully redeveloped) or Katholieke Akademie Lichamelijke opvoeding Goirseweg 46 in Tilburg (Demolished). — recorded for Because of the Cats by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromNauwelaers d’Age, Bloemendaalseweg 152 Overveen, North Holland or Katholieke Akademie Lichamelijke opvoeding Goirseweg 46 in Tilburg, North Brabant
In reviewErik Mierle explains how Jansen was able to get the boys and girls to do what he wanted, it involved training. Unknown location, but either Nauwelaers d’Age, Bloemendaalseweg 152 Overveen, North Holland (fully redeveloped) or Katholieke Akademie Lichamelijke opvoeding Goirseweg 46 in Tilburg, North Brabant. (Demolished). — recorded for Because of the Cats by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromneighbourhood of Havikshorst 2 Amsterdam-Buitenveldert
In reviewVan der Valk has sex with Feodora in her apartment. In the morning he leaves the house via the spiral staicase. A policeman of Bloemendaal awaits him. This scene was shot in the neighbourhood of Havikshorst 2 Amsterdam-Buitenveldert. — recorded for Because of the Cats by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromNicolaas Beetslaan 2 in Aerdenhout
In reviewBert Wagenveld is arrested. Nicolaas Beetslaan 2 in Aerdenhout. — recorded for Because of the Cats by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromNicolaas Beetslaan 2 in Aerdenhout, North Holland
In reviewAt Bert Wagenveld parents house Van der Valk is able to watch all the youths. Nicolaas Beetslaan 2 in Aerdenhout, North Holland. — recorded for Because of the Cats by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromNoorderbad / Riche / Bernie's Beach Club
In reviewAfter spending another night with Feodora he returns to the beach where, in the club, he hears about a group that calls itself ‘The Ravens’, a mysterious group of young people. Noorderbad / Riche / Bernie's Beach Club given the lower level beach terrace. In 2025 the beach club including the ruins of the café and terrace are owned by Prince Bernhard Junior, son of Dutch Princess Margriet, the aunt of our King Willem-Alexander. — recorded for Because of the Cats by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromNoorderbad / Riche / Bernie’s Beach Club
In reviewLater in the day Van der Valk goes to the café of Jansen (Sebastian Graham Jones) that he runs for youths. Part of Noorderbad / Riche / Bernie’s Beach Club, it was a brick building just below the level of the dunes next to the sea. This building was highly likely used for these scenes. The building was lost by a fire in December 2024. — recorded for Because of the Cats by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromNoorderbad in Zandvoort, Boulevard Barnaart 65 or 67 in Zandvoort
In reviewReturning to the swimming pool he sees Kees van Sonneveld and Hannie Troost (Sylvia Kristel) while they play. As Capture 24, Noorderbad in Zandvoort, later known as 'Riche and Bernie’s Beach Club' at Boulevard Barnaart 65 or 67 in Zandvoort. — recorded for Because of the Cats by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromNoorderbad in Zandvoort, North Holland, later known as 'Riche and Bernie’s Beach Club' at Boulevard Barnaart 65 or 67 in Zandvoort
In reviewDespite the rain, he later meets at a swimming pool with a youth (Frans Mulder) who gives him information. Noorderbad in Zandvoort, North Holland, later known as 'Riche and Bernie’s Beach Club' at Boulevard Barnaart 65 or 67 in Zandvoort. — recorded for Because of the Cats by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromParkweg 16, Bloemendaal
In reviewVan der Valk passes by a location where an accident has just happened. Steve Randall has found it to be Parkweg 16, Bloemendaal. — recorded for Because of the Cats by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromPrins Frederiklaan 20 Wassenaar
In reviewMeanwhile Van der Valk's first visit is to Frank Kieft and his father. Prins Frederiklaan 20 Wassenaar. — recorded for Because of the Cats by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromSchulp 3 or Schulp 5 in Amstelveen, North Holland
In reviewFollowed by Michel Carnavalet and his father. Unknown location, although probably Schulp 3 or Schulp 5 in Amstelveen, North Holland. — recorded for Because of the Cats by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromSensei Osawa Restaurant at Keizersgracht 792 in Amsterdam
In reviewVan der Valk finds himself at another restaurant. Judging from Fons Rademakers’s Archive it is highly likely that this was Sensei Osawa Restaurant at Keizersgracht 792 in Amsterdam run by Mike Lorsch. Nowadays the building is a residential house. — recorded for Because of the Cats by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromStadsschouwburg (Municipal Theatre) in Utrecht
In reviewTwo other fellows on their mopeds arrive at a location where they want to steal a Jaguar. They help an elderly couple out of their car but they don’t lock it for them. Stadsschouwburg (Municipal Theatre) in Utrecht viewed from its northern end. — recorded for Because of the Cats by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromVan Alphenlaan 5 in Aerdenhout
In reviewSimilarly, Frank Kieft is arrested. Van Alphenlaan 5 in Aerdenhout. — recorded for Because of the Cats by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromVuurtorenplein
In reviewVan der Valk eats in a cafeteria. The Vuurtorenplein used to have several shops. De Pool was possibly at that time at nr. 16 or at nr. 31. The buildings are not used anymore, but continue to rot away until the proprietor can achieve his price. — recorded for Because of the Cats by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromVuurtorenplein 43
In reviewHe talks with the local police officer Marcousis (Guido de Moor) in his office. This location was next to the Vuurtorenplein. It probably had the address Vuurtorenplein 43. The property background property has been demolished, see Header Section. — recorded for Because of the Cats by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromVuurtorenplein, Noordwijk aan Zee near the fountain Janus
In reviewThe six are nowhere to be seen. Arjan Doolaar has identified this as Vuurtorenplein, Noordwijk aan Zee near the fountain Janus. — recorded for Because of the Cats by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
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