The Black Tulip

Plot Summary

In 17th century Holland, a faction of royalists is scheming to restore the monarchy and jail the De Witt brothers, who control the Republic. At the same time Tulip Fever is raging, and bulb-grower Cornelis van Baerle tries to obtain the secret of black tulips. Van Baerle will soon find himself threatened by radical royalists and rival bulb-grower Isaac van Boxtel.

Top Cast

Gerald McCarthy Cornelis van Baerle

Eduard Verkade Cornelis de Witt

Dio Huysmans Johan de Witt

Coen Hissink Cipier / Gryphus

Zoe Palmer Rosa, dochter van de cipier