Rent Soldier of Orange (1977)
3.6 of 5 from 139 ratings
2h 29min
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- Synopsis:
- Under the Nazi occupation of Holland, the Dutch people are forced to choose between collaboration and resistance. Armed with the knowledge that those, choices made by fellow countrymen will forever changed the fate of their homeland, six college students set out on an epic adventure that will involve courage, betrayal and survival.
- Actors:
- Rutger Hauer, Jeroen Krabbé, Susan Penhaligon, Edward Fox, Lex van Delden, Derek de Lint, Huib Rooymans, Dolf de Vries, Eddy Habbema, Belinda Meuldijk, Peter Faber, Rijk de Gooyer, Paul Brandenburg, Ward de Ravet, Bert Struys
- Directors:
- Paul Verhoeven
- Producers:
- Rob Houwer
- Writers:
- Paul Verhoeven, Kees Holierhoek
- Aka:
- Soldaat Van Oranje / Survival Run
- Studio:
- Tartan
- Genres:
- Classics, Drama, Thrillers
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- Countries:
- Holland
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Reviews (2) of Soldier of Orange
A different angle - Soldier of Orange review by CP Customer
This was a very different film for the average war-film enthusiast. It shows quite another take on the liberal society which is Holland and is very convincing in its depiction of the way individuals can slip so easily in the required way of thinking, i.e anti-semitic, anti-gay. The acting is superbly under played and is a refreshing change from the gung-ho or sentimental which prevails films of violence today. The portrayal of the British in this Dutch language film was interesting and very realistic. Needless to say the direction and filmscript were superb.
7 out of 7 members found this review helpful.
Interesting Dutch War Drama - Soldier of Orange review by GI
A powerful and gripping Second World War drama and one of the best films about resistance fighters. It's based on a true story and memoir although the names have been changed and some characters condensed. It's also one of director Paul Verhoeven's more interesting Dutch films and if you only know his work from his famous USA made films like Robocop (1987) and Total Recall (1990) then this will be a real treat. Set in Holland the story follows a group of university friends who find their education cut short as the Germans invade. Each of them gets mixed up in different ways with the resistance until, as the war progresses, some of them escape to England for training and are then sent back on covert missions. The story mostly follows Erik (Rutger Hauer), who is at first reluctant to get involved believing the war will end quickly but as friends are killed he soon becomes embroiled in the conflict until he finally gets to England. The film is a gritty and realistic story with some splashes of violence but there's also love and above all friendship. This is the main theme of the film as it's a story of loyalty and honour and shows how close friends were forced to take different paths during the war. Susan Penhaligon and Edward Fox have supporting roles in what is a first class war film that you should check out if you've never seen this.
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