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But Not in Vain (1948)

Movie ★ 5.8 74 min

War Drama

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.

Edmond T. Gréville Director Ben van Eysselsteijn Writer Edmond T. Gréville Writer

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Quick facts

Released
December 23, 1948
Runtime
74 min
IMDb
tt0824374
Language

Cast

Henri van Ees Jan Alting Françoise Flore Elly Alting Jan Retèl Jan Retèl Willem Bakker Matthieu van Eysden Matthieu van Eysden Mark Meier Jopie Koopman Jopie Koopman Mary Meier John van Dreelen Fred van Nespen Jan Teulings Jan Teulings Anton Alting Ludzer Eringa Gerard Rekers Henny Alma Henny Alma Victor Colani Max Croiset Max Croiset Schipper Harm Cruys Voorbergh Cruys Voorbergh Majoor Gerhard Alexander Elektriciën Roos Ben van Eysselsteijn Feldwebel

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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.
When was But Not in Vain released?
But Not in Vain is a 1948 war, drama film.
Where can I watch But Not in Vain?
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