Brigands voor outer en heerd (1961)

Plot Summary

A historical drama recounting the uprising of Flemish peasants against the armies of the French Republic in 1798–1799. The story is seen through the eyes of a family reluctantly drawn into the Peasants’ War, when their son is executed for sheltering a fugitive priest. In the aftermath of a raid on a French commander, Jan, the son-in-law, dons the commander’s uniform to steal the plans of a munitions depot in Wallonia—and set the entire building ablaze. Against all odds, he succeeds, but his triumph comes at the ultimate price: his life.

Full Cast & Characters

Karel Redant

Jan

Helene Overlaet

Hilde

Ann Petersen

Moeder

Theo Op de Beeck

Vader

Paul Leys

Pastoor Huveneers

Cyriel Van Gent

Franse kommandant

Paul-Emile Van Royen

Luitenant Ducroix

Robert Borremans

Jefke

Director & Crew

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