The Conscript

Top 10 Billed Cast

Jan Decleir
Jan Decleir

Jan Braems

Ansje Beentjes
Ansje Beentjes

Katrien

Gaston Vandermeulen
Gaston Vandermeulen

Grootvader

Gella Allaert
Gella Allaert

Katriens moeder

Bernard Verheyden
Bernard Verheyden

Karel

Marieke van Leeuwen
Marieke van Leeuwen

Hoertje

Idwig Stephane
Idwig Stephane

Korporaal

Eddy Asselbergs
Eddy Asselbergs

Boef

Leo Madder
Leo Madder

Boef

Denise Zimmerman
Denise Zimmerman

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    In 1833, when the fledgling Belgian kingdom still fears a Dutch invasion, recruits were selected annually from an age cohort by a draw of lots in each locality. In this grim, then contemporary drama by the 'father of Flemish literature', Hendrik Conscience, Jan Braems, a poor and naive farmers-boy, accepts the not uncommon offer by a rich family to sell his lucky ticket (out) to their son for a hefty sum compared to the miserable labor wages at the time. Army life is even harsher then a farmhand's, especially for a Dutch-speaking an-alphabet who simply can't understand his francophone superiors, and Jan's nature is not complacent enough for military discipline even by todays standards, so he soon gets into all kinds of trouble, including gambling his capital away and a venereal disease. When his girlfriend back home goes looking for him, her life is doomed as well.

  • Release Date

    1974-02-08

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    4.875

  • Rating:

    2.4 starts
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