Brigands voor outer en heerd (1961)
A historical drama recounting the uprising of Flemish peasants against the armies of the French Republic in 1798–1799. The story is seen through the eyes of a family reluctantly drawn into the Peasants’ War, when their son is executed for sheltering a fugitive priest. In the aftermath of a raid on a French commander, Jan, the son-in-law, dons the commander’s uniform to steal the plans of a munitions depot in Wallonia—and set the entire building ablaze. Against all odds, he succeeds, but his triumph comes at the ultimate price: his life.
Director: Hein Beniest
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Karel Redant as Jan |
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Helene Overlaet as Hilde |
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Ann Petersen as Moeder |
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Theo Op de Beeck as Vader |
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Paul Leys as Pastoor Huveneers |
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Cyriel Van Gent as Franse kommandant |
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Paul-Emile Van Royen as Luitenant Ducroix |
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Robert Borremans as Jefke |
| Directing | Hein Beniest | Director |
| Writing | Hein Beniest | Writer |
| Writing | Jan Verachtert | Writer |
| Crew | Jef van Nooten | Cinematography |
| Editing | Hein Beniest | Editor |
| Sound | René Metzemaekers | Music |
