---
title: "One People"
year: 1976
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/one-people-1976"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 65432
imdb_id: "tt0075411"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 111
community_rating: 5.7
vote_count: 10
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# One People (1976) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/one-people-1976

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Released in 1976, the drama film One People, also known as Wan Pipel, was directed by Pim de la Parra and produced by Wim Verstappen. The screenplay was written by Rudi Kross and Lou Lichtveld. The leading roles in the production are played by Borger Breeveld, Diana Gangaram Panday, and Willeke van Ammelrooy. The story follows an Afro-Surinamese student from the Netherlands' former colony who returns to his native Suriname to see his dying mother. While there, he becomes torn between his life in Amsterdam with his white Dutch girlfriend and a potential future in his newly independent homeland after falling for a local Hindostani nurse. The film combines elements of romance and drama, running for one hour and fifty-one minutes, and had its release in the Netherlands on August 19, 1976.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Fandor Amazon Channel, Eternal Family, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Hoopla | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Pim de la Parra
- **Networks / Studios**: Nederlands Fonds voor de Film, Scorpio Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Borger Breeveld** as *Roy*
- **Diana Gangaram Panday** as *Rubia*
- **Willeke van Ammelrooy** as *Karina*
- **Emanuel van Gonter** as *Roy's vader*
- **Ro Jackson-Breeveld** as *Roy's moeder*
- **Sieuwpal Soekhlall** as *Rubia's vader*
- **Dick Scheffer** as *Ooms Frans*
- **Otto Sterman** as *Mr. Frenkel*
- **Diana Dobbelman** as *Mr. Frenkels secretaresse*
- **Joyce Mungroo-Ooft** as *Henna*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch One People online?
One People is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Fandor Amazon Channel, Eternal Family, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is One People worth watching?
One People holds a community rating of 5.7/10 based on 10 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Romance, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie One People and when was it released?
One People is a feature film with a runtime of 111 minutes. It was released in 1976. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed One People?
One People was directed by Pim de la Parra.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [One People — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/65432)
- [Wan Pipel - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wan_Pipel)
- [One People (1976) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/65432-wan-pipel/cast)
- [One People (1976) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/one-people/credits)
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