Soldier of Orange (1977)

Love first. Fight later

Soldier of Orange (1977) poster

The lives of Erik Lanshof and five of his closest friends take different paths when the German army invades the Netherlands in 1940: fight and resistance, fear and resignation, collaboration and high treason.

Director: Paul Verhoeven
Genre: Drama, Thriller, War
Runtime: 148 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Rogier van Otterloo
Cinematography: Jost Vacano
Editing: Jane Seitz
Production: Excelsior Films, Rob Houwer Film Holland
Country: Belgium, Netherlands
Language: Nederlands, English, Deutsch
Original Language: nl

Themes

The Horror of War and Humanity

Keywords

based on novel or book, espionage, world war ii, jew persecution, netherlands, brotherhood, male friendship, nazi occupation, college student, 1940s, dutch resistance

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Soldier of Orange about?
The lives of Erik Lanshof and five of his closest friends take different paths when the German army invades the Netherlands in 1940: fight and resistance, fear and resignation, collaboration and high treason.
Who directed Soldier of Orange?
Soldier of Orange was directed by Paul Verhoeven.
Who stars in Soldier of Orange?
Soldier of Orange stars Rutger Hauer, Jeroen Krabbé, Lex van Delden, Derek de Lint, Huib Rooymans, Dolf de Vries.
How long is Soldier of Orange?
Soldier of Orange has a runtime of 2h 28m (148 minutes).
What genre is Soldier of Orange?
Soldier of Orange is a Drama, Thriller, War film.
Where was Soldier of Orange produced?
Soldier of Orange was produced in Belgium, Netherlands.
What are the themes of Soldier of Orange?
The themes of Soldier of Orange include: The Horror of War and Humanity.