Soldier of Orange: The Musical
Soldaat van Oranje: De Musical
“The longest running musical in Dutch history”
Synopsis
In this filmed version of the original musical, Leiden student Erik Hazelhoff Roelfzema and his friends see their carefree student life disrupted when the Germans invade the Netherlands in 1940. The boys, then around 23 years old, realize out of the blue that nothing is the same anymore. Friendship and love are no longer self-evident. The war turns everything upside down, all relationships are on edge. Everyone has to make their own choices…: Are you going to fight for Freedom, People, Fatherland? Do you bury your head in the sand and continue studying? Or do you deliberately choose the enemy?
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Matteo van der Grijn
Erik Hazelhoff Roelfzema
Catherine ten Bruggencate
Koningin Wilhelmina
Marlijn Weerdenburg
Charlotte
Tijn Docter
Fred van Houten
Oren Schrijver
Anton Roover
Boy Ooteman
Chris de Vries
Jorrit Ruijs
Bram Goudsmid
Kes Blans
Paul ten Brink
Ad-Just Bouwman
Victor Versteegen
Anne Lamsvelt
Ada
Margreet Boersbroek
Hofdame Tessa
Bart de Vries
François van 't Sant
Christine de Boer
Hofdame Angela
Wouter Braaf
Ensemble
Maudy Bremer
Ensemble
Rutger Bulsing
Ensemble
Mellisa Drost
Ensemble
Hanneke Engels
Ensemble
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bobby Boermans
- Screenplay & Story
- Pamela Phillips Oland, Edwin de Vries
- Original Score
- Tom Harriman
- Original Title
- Soldaat van Oranje: De Musical
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch, English, German
- Runtime
- 2h 43m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bobby Boermans
Pamela Phillips Oland, Edwin de Vries
Tom Harriman
Youp Kruijsdijk
Alieke Lutgert, Fred Boot, Robin de Levita
Department Leadership Roster
Bobby Boermans
Director
Catherine Cuykens
Costume Design
Margriet Procee
Costume Design
Fred Boot
Producer
Robin de Levita
Producer
Edwin de Vries
Writer
Youp Kruijsdijk
Editor
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What is Soldier of Orange: The Musical about?
In this filmed version of the original musical, Leiden student Erik Hazelhoff Roelfzema and his friends see their carefree student life disrupted when the Germans invade the Netherlands in 1940. The boys, then around 23 years old, realize out of the blue that nothing is the same anymore. Friendship and love are no longer self-evident. The war turns everything upside down, all relationships are on edge. Everyone has to make their own choices…: Are you going to fight for Freedom, People, Fatherland? Do you bury your head in the sand and continue studying? Or do you deliberately choose the enemy?
Who directed Soldier of Orange: The Musical?
Soldier of Orange: The Musical was directed by Bobby Boermans.
Who stars in Soldier of Orange: The Musical?
The principal cast of Soldier of Orange: The Musical includes Matteo van der Grijn, Catherine ten Bruggencate, Marlijn Weerdenburg, Tijn Docter, Oren Schrijver.
When was Soldier of Orange: The Musical released and how long is it?
Soldier of Orange: The Musical was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 2h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Soldier of Orange: The Musical?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Soldier of Orange: The Musical was composed by Tom Harriman.