But Not in Vain
Niet Tevergeefs
Synopsis
Farmer Jan Alting, who has disowned his son for collaborating with the nazis, provides shelter for a Jewish couple, a wanted communist and a rebel aristocrat. When his son returns, Jan is faced with the stark moral choice of failing those to whom he has given refuge, or conspiring with them to kill his own son.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Henri van Ees
Jan Alting
Françoise Flore
Elly Alting
Jan Retèl
Willem Bakker
Matthieu van Eysden
Mark Meier
Jopie Koopman
Mary Meier
John van Dreelen
Fred van Nespen
Jan Teulings
Anton Alting
Ludzer Eringa
Gerard Rekers
Henny Alma
Victor Colani
Max Croiset
Schipper Harm
Cruys Voorbergh
Majoor
Gerhard Alexander
Elektriciën Roos
Ben van Eysselsteijn
Feldwebel
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edmond T. Gréville
- Screenplay & Story
- Ben van Eysselsteijn, Edmond T. Gréville
- Original Score
- Gerard Schurmann
- Original Title
- Niet Tevergeefs
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edmond T. Gréville
Ben van Eysselsteijn, Edmond T. Gréville
Gerard Schurmann
Department Leadership Roster
Gerard Schurmann
Original Music Composer
Edmond T. Gréville
Director
Ben van Eysselsteijn
Writer
Edmond T. Gréville
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About But Not in Vain
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What is But Not in Vain about?
Farmer Jan Alting, who has disowned his son for collaborating with the nazis, provides shelter for a Jewish couple, a wanted communist and a rebel aristocrat. When his son returns, Jan is faced with the stark moral choice of failing those to whom he has given refuge, or conspiring with them to kill his own son.
Who directed But Not in Vain?
But Not in Vain was directed by Edmond T. Gréville.
Who stars in But Not in Vain?
The principal cast of But Not in Vain includes Henri van Ees, Françoise Flore, Jan Retèl, Matthieu van Eysden, Jopie Koopman.
When was But Not in Vain released and how long is it?
But Not in Vain was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for But Not in Vain?
The original motion picture soundtrack for But Not in Vain was composed by Gerard Schurmann.