But Not in Vain (1948)
Farmer Jan Alting, who has disowned his son for collaborating with the nazis, provides shelter for a Jewish couple, a wanted communist and a rebel aristocrat. When his son returns, Jan is faced with the stark moral choice of failing those to whom he has given refuge, or conspiring with them to kill his own son.
Director: Edmond T. Gréville
Runtime: 74 min
Release Date: December 23, 1948
Cast
- Henri van Ees - Jan Alting
- Françoise Flore - Elly Alting
- Jan Retèl - Willem Bakker
- Matthieu van Eysden - Mark Meier
- Jopie Koopman - Mary Meier
- John van Dreelen - Fred van Nespen
- Jan Teulings - Anton Alting
- Ludzer Eringa
- Gerard Rekers
- Henny Alma
Screenplay
Music: Gerard Schurmann
Country: Netherlands
Language: Nederlands
Original Language: nl
More Films by Director: Edmond T. Gréville
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is But Not in Vain about?
- Farmer Jan Alting, who has disowned his son for collaborating with the nazis, provides shelter for a Jewish couple, a wanted communist and a rebel aristocrat. When his son returns, Jan is faced with the stark moral choice of failing those to whom he has given refuge, or conspiring with them to kill his own son.
- Who directed But Not in Vain?
- But Not in Vain was directed by Edmond T. Gréville.
- Who stars in But Not in Vain?
- But Not in Vain stars Henri van Ees, Françoise Flore, Jan Retèl, Matthieu van Eysden, Jopie Koopman, John van Dreelen.
- How long is But Not in Vain?
- But Not in Vain has a runtime of 1h 14m (74 minutes).
- Where was But Not in Vain produced?
- But Not in Vain was produced in Netherlands.