William of Orange

1h 15m
DramaHistory
9

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.

Cast

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

Crew

Jan Teunissen
Director, Scenario Writer
Akos Farkas
Director of Photography
Charles Métain
Sound
Bernhard van den Sigtenhorst Meyer
Music
Henk Wegerif
Set Dresser

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