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.

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

Willem Huysmans

as Burgemeester van Den Briel

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