Soldier of Orange
Soldaat van Oranje
“Love first. Fight later”
Synopsis
The lives of Erik Lanshof and five of his closest friends take different paths when the German army invades the Netherlands in 1940: fight and resistance, fear and resignation, collaboration and high treason.
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Rutger Hauer
Erik Lanshof
Jeroen Krabbé
Guus LeJeune
Lex van Delden
Nico
Derek de Lint
Alex
Huib Rooymans
Jan Weinberg
Dolf de Vries
Jack Ten Brinck
Eddy Habbema
Robby Froost
Belinda Meuldijk
Esther
Peter Faber
Will Dostgaarde
Rijk de Gooyer
Gestapo Agent Breitner
Paul Brandenburg
SS-Obersturmführer Thelen
Ward De Ravet
Resistance Leader
Bert Struys
Resistance Leader
Reinhard Kolldehoff
SS-Sturmbannführer Geisman
Susan Penhaligon
Susan
Andrea Domburg
Queen Wilhelmina
Guus Hermus
Van der Zanden
Edward Fox
Colonel Rafelli
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 16, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 1, 1995
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Verhoeven
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Verhoeven, Gerard Soeteman, Kees Holierhoek
- Original Score
- Rogier van Otterloo
- Original Title
- Soldaat van Oranje
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch, English, German
- Runtime
- 2h 28m
- Production Studios
- Excelsior Films, Rob Houwer Film Holland
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Verhoeven
Paul Verhoeven, Gerard Soeteman, Kees Holierhoek, Erik Hazelhoff Roelfzema
Rogier van Otterloo
Jost Vacano
Jane Seitz
Rob Houwer
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Verhoeven
Screenplay
Rogier van Otterloo
Original Music Composer
Jost Vacano
Director of Photography
Paul Verhoeven
Director
Gerard Soeteman
Screenplay
Rob Houwer
Producer
Kees Holierhoek
Screenplay
Jane Seitz
Editor
Roland de Groot
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Soldier of Orange
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Soldier of Orange about?
The lives of Erik Lanshof and five of his closest friends take different paths when the German army invades the Netherlands in 1940: fight and resistance, fear and resignation, collaboration and high treason.
Who directed Soldier of Orange?
Soldier of Orange was directed by Paul Verhoeven.
Who stars in Soldier of Orange?
The principal cast of Soldier of Orange includes Rutger Hauer, Jeroen Krabbé, Lex van Delden, Derek de Lint, Huib Rooymans.
When was Soldier of Orange released and how long is it?
Soldier of Orange was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 2h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Soldier of Orange?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Soldier of Orange was composed by Rogier van Otterloo.
Is Soldier of Orange based on a book or true story?
Soldier of Orange is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Erik Hazelhoff Roelfzema".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Soldier of Orange?
Soldier of Orange holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).