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William of Orange

January 4, 1934

75 minutes

Jan Teunissen

Drama

Overview

The first 'official' Dutch sound film was presented as a historic document on the history of the Netherlands, highlighting the importance of prince William of Orange's role during the Eighty Years war. His story is told in a series of short episodes, spanning his sudden rise to prince of Orange in 1844 to his murder by Balthasar Gerards in 1584.

Movie Details

Release Date

January 4, 1934

Runtime

75 minutes

Director

Jan Teunissen

Cast

Cor Van der Lugt Melsert

Prins van Oranje

Louise Kooiman

Juliana van Stolberg

Willy Haak

Louise de Coligny

Cor Hermus

Karel V

Cruys Voorbergh

Philips II

Daan Van Olleffen

Philibert van Brussel