William of Orange (1934)
Willem van Oranje
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.
- Date of release
- 1934-01-04
- TMDB
- 9.0 / 10 (1)
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Genres
- Drama, History
- Director
- Jan Teunissen
Casting
- 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
- Willem Huysmans — Burgemeester van Den Briel
Interesting facts
Willem van Oranje is a 1934 Dutch drama film produced, co-written, and directed by Jan Teunissen. The film portrays the life of William the Silent, and the origins of the Dutch Revolt.
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