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Cast
Jan Decleir
as Jan Breydel
Frank Aendenboom
as Robrecht van Bethune
Theu Boermans
as Jacques de Chatillon, comte de Leuze
Julien Schoenaerts
as Pieter De Coninck
Josine van Dalsum
as Johanna van Navarre
Herbert Flack
as Willem Van Gullik
Filip Peeters
as Roelandt
Vic de Wachter
as Jan van Namen
Ronny Waterschoot
as Gwijde van Namen
Guy Van Sande
as Cast
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1985
Runtime1h 44m
LanguageDutch
CertificationNR
GenresHistory, Drama, War
Votes21
DirectorHugo Claus
WritersHugo Claus
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.2 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Lion of Flanders
About The Lion of Flanders
The story takes place in 14th-century Flanders, a region suffering under the oppressive and bloody occupation of the French King, Philip the Fair. Tensions between the arrogant French nobility and the proud Flemish guilds reach a boiling point. Following the bloody uprising known as the Bruges Matins, an armed conflict becomes inevitable.Without their imprisoned leader, Robert of Bethune—the "Lion of Flanders"—craftsmen, peasants, and local nobles unite. This leads to the legendary Battle of the Golden Spurs on July 11, 1302, near Kortrijk, where an untrained Flemish citizen army faces the elite French cavalry.
Directed by Hugo Claus, The Lion of Flanders leans on a strong ensemble — Jan Decleir, Frank Aendenboom, Theu Boermans — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about history titles of 1985.
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