Gaston's War (1997)

Gaston Vandermeerssche is a young, resourceful Flemish action hero of the Belgian resistance during World War II: he coaches surviving allied pilots trough occupied Belgium and France to Spain so they can regain England, each time a dangerous adventure as their poor mastery of local languages and customs add to the ever-present risks of trying to outsmart the Nazi troops and Gestapo agents. After a mess-up in the coordination from London he himself gets caught by the dreaded secret police for ruthless interrogation...

Director: Robbe De Hert
Genre: War, Romance, Drama, History
Runtime: 120 min
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Screenplay

Country: Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark
Language: Nederlands, English
Original Language: nl

Themes

World War II: Global Conflict, The Horror of War and Humanity, World War Resistance and Freedom Fighters, Inspiring True Stories

Keywords

nazi, resistance, world war ii, heroism, based on true story

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gaston's War about?
Gaston Vandermeerssche is a young, resourceful Flemish action hero of the Belgian resistance during World War II: he coaches surviving allied pilots trough occupied Belgium and France to Spain so they can regain England, each time a dangerous adventure as their poor mastery of local languages and customs add to the ever-present risks of trying to outsmart the Nazi troops and Gestapo agents. After a mess-up in the coordination from London he himself gets caught by the dreaded secret police for ruthless interrogation...
Who directed Gaston's War?
Gaston's War was directed by Robbe De Hert.
Who stars in Gaston's War?
Gaston's War stars Werner De Smedt, Mapi Galán, Stuart Laing.
How long is Gaston's War?
Gaston's War has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
What genre is Gaston's War?
Gaston's War is a War, Romance, Drama, History film.
Where was Gaston's War produced?
Gaston's War was produced in Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark.
What are the themes of Gaston's War?
The themes of Gaston's War include: World War II: Global Conflict, The Horror of War and Humanity, World War Resistance and Freedom Fighters, Inspiring True Stories.