The Conscript(1974)
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The Conscript Synopsis
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.
The Conscript (1974) is a drama film directed by Roland Verhavert, released on February 8, 1974 with a runtime of 1h 22m. It stars Jan Decleir, Ansje Beentjes, Gaston Vandermeulen and Gella Allaert. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- Roland Verhavert
- Writers:
- Hendrik Conscience, Nic Bal, Roland Verhavert
- Producers:
- Jan van Raemdonck, J.E. Lauwers
- Cinematographer:
- Ralf Boumans
- Production:
- Elan Film N.V., Ministerie van Nationale Opvoeding en Nederlandse Cultuur (België), Kunst en Kino
- Status:
- Released
The Conscript Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jan Decleir
as Jan Braems
Ansje Beentjes
as Katrien
Gaston Vandermeulen
as Grootvader
- Gella Allaert
Gella Allaert
as Katriens moeder
- Bernard Verheyden
Bernard Verheyden
as Karel
Marieke van Leeuwen
as Hoertje
Idwig Stephane
as Korporaal
- Eddy Asselbergs
Eddy Asselbergs
as Boef
- Leo Madder
Leo Madder
as Boef
- Denise Zimmerman
Denise Zimmerman
as Vrouw van kommandant
- Rudi Van Vlaenderen
Rudi Van Vlaenderen
as Dokter
- Johan Vanderbracht
Johan Vanderbracht
as Kommandant
Key crew
Directed by Roland Verhavert, written by Hendrik Conscience, Nic Bal and Roland Verhavert, produced by Jan van Raemdonck and J.E. Lauwers.
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The Conscript Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 11 ratings.
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The Conscript – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Conscript online?
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The Conscript (1974) is available to stream on Netflix. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Conscript?
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The main cast of The Conscript (1974) includes Jan Decleir, Ansje Beentjes, Gaston Vandermeulen, Gella Allaert and Bernard Verheyden. The film was directed by Roland Verhavert. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Conscript released?
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The Conscript was released on February 8, 1974 and runs for 1h 22m.
Is The Conscript worth watching?
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The Conscript (1974) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.