Soldier of Orange (1978)

Theatrical Release Information  |  See Details About All Versions

With this fact-based World War II drama and the equally memorable The Fourth Man (1983), Dutch director Paul Verhoeven gained an international following, eventually translating his reputation into Hollywood fame as the director of bloody science fiction spectacles and prurient sex thrillers. Rutger Hauer stars as Erik Lanshof, an aristocratic Dutch student, one of six carefree friends who don't care much for politics. When the Nazis invade Holland, however, the group is drawn inevitably into the conflict. While Alex (Derek de Lint) joins the German army, the suave Gus (Jeroen Krabbe) becomes a resistance leader, eventually escaping with Erik to England, where they become pawns in a much larger underground movement to restore their country's Queen Wilhelmina (Andrea Domburg) to her rightful throne. Based on an autobiographical novel by Erik Hazelhoff Roelfzema, Soldaat van Oranje (1978) also features early work by another Dutch master who went on to success as a director of big budget Hollywood films, cinematographer Jan De Bont. ~ Karl Williams, All Movie Guide

Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

Theatrical Feature Running Time:

156 mins

Complete Cast:

Director(s):

Paul Verhoeven

Writer(s):

Paul Verhoeven, Gerard Soeteman, Kees Holierhoek

Producer(s):

Rob Houwer

Theatrical MPAA Rating:

R(Violence, Profanity)

Closed Captioning:

Check All Versions

Subtitles:

Check All Versions

• 1979 - Soldier of Orange - Los Angeles Film Critics Association - Best Foreign Film