Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: TROS
Type: Miniseries
Rating: 6.5/10
For Queen and Country
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 studentsâamong them Erik, Guus, Jan, Alex and Robbyâcollaborate 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.
- Storyline Highlights:
- ⢠Explores themes within Drama and War & Politics.
- ⢠Produced in .
- ⢠Original Language: Dutch.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
Susan Penhaligon
Susan
Belinda Meuldijk
Esther
Derek de Lint
Alex
Edward Fox
Colonel Rafelli
Jeroen KrabbĂŠ
Guus lejeune
Rutger Hauer
Erik Lanshof
Seasons
Miniseries
4 Episodes ⢠Aired 1979-01-13
During World War II, Leiden studentsâamong them Erik, Guus, Jan, Alex and Robbyâcollaborate and/or join the resistance movement against the German occupation of the Netherlands.