William of Orange

William of Orange

75 mins | Drama | Jan. 4, 1934

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.

William of Orange

75 mins | Drama | Jan. 4, 1934

William of Orange
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.
Producers
Original title Willem Van Oranje
Directors Jan Teunissen
Writers

Cast

Cor Van der Lugt Melsert

as Prins van Oranje

Louise Kooiman

as Juliana van Stolberg

Willy Haak

as Louise de Coligny

Cor Hermus

as Karel V

Cruys Voorbergh

as Philips II

Daan Van Olleffen

as Philibert van Brussel