Soldier of Orange
Brief Synopsis
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This film depicts World War II through the eyes of several Dutch men. It covers the beginning of the war, the Nazi occupation and the liberation. It has resistance fighters, Nazi collaborators, torture by the Gestapo and nekkid boobs. The film manages to be both entertainment and a very serious and patriotic portrayal of the role of Holland in WWII.
Cast & Crew
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Paul Verhoeven
Director
Rutger Hauer
Erik
Jeroen Krabbe
Gus
Peter Faber
John
Derek Delint
Alec
Eddy Habbema
Robby
Film Details
MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
War
Release Date
1977
Distribution Company
Rank Film Distributors Ltd
Location
Netherlands
Technical Specs
Duration
2h 45m
Sound
Mono
Color
Color (Eastmancolor)
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.85 : 1
Synopsis
WWII drama, set during the German occupation of Holland, about six young men involved in the resistance.
Director
Paul Verhoeven
Director
Film Details
MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
War
Release Date
1977
Distribution Company
Rank Film Distributors Ltd
Location
Netherlands
Technical Specs
Duration
2h 45m
Sound
Mono
Color
Color (Eastmancolor)
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.85 : 1
Quotes
Should anything go wrong, cyanide.- English officer
What flavor? Orange or lemon?- Gus
Trivia
Miscellaneous Notes
The Netherlands
Released in United States Winter January 1, 1977
Released in United States 1994
Released in USA on video.
Released in United States Winter January 1, 1977
Released in United States 1994 (Shown at AFI Film Festival (Paul Verhoeven Tribute / Eastern European Cinema) in Los Angeles June 23 - July 7, 1994.)
