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Status: Ended

Network: TROS

Type: Miniseries

Rating: 6.5/10

For Queen and Country

TV SERIES 1979 1 SEASON

Overview

Voor koningin en vaderland (English: For Queen and Country) is a 1979 Dutch television miniseries created and written by Erik Hazelhoff Roelfzema and Gerard Soeteman, and directed by Paul Verhoeven. The four-part serial is an extended version of Verhoeven's 1977 film Soldaat van Oranje (Solider of Orange). During World War II, Leiden students–among them Erik, Guus, Jan, Alex and Robby–collaborate and/or join the resistance movement against the German occupation of the Netherlands.

This production, originally released in 1979, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Miniseries series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama, War & Politics genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 6.5 across its 1 season.

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  • • Explores themes within Drama and War & Politics.
  • • Produced in .
  • • Original Language: Dutch.

Directed By

Paul Verhoeven

Written By

Erik Hazelhoff Roelfzema, Gerard Soeteman

Starring Cast

Seasons

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Miniseries

4 Episodes • Aired 1979-01-13

During World War II, Leiden students–among them Erik, Guus, Jan, Alex and Robby–collaborate and/or join the resistance movement against the German occupation of the Netherlands.

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