The Conscript
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In 1833, when the fledgling Belgian kingdom still fears a Dutch invasion, recruits were selected annually from an age cohort by a draw of lots in each locality. In this grim, then contemporary drama by the 'father of Flemish literature', Hendrik Conscience, Jan Braems, a poor and naive farmers-boy, accepts the not uncommon offer by a rich family to sell his lucky ticket (out) to their son for a hefty sum compared to the miserable labor wages at the time. Army life is even harsher then a farmhand's, especially for a Dutch-speaking an-alphabet who simply can't understand his francophone superiors, and Jan's nature is not complacent enough for military discipline even by todays standards, so he soon gets into all kinds of trouble, including gambling his capital away and a venereal disease. When his girlfriend back home goes looking for him, her life is doomed as well.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Conscript released?+
The Conscript was released on February 8, 1974.
Who directed The Conscript?+
The Conscript was directed by Roland Verhavert.
Who stars in The Conscript?+
The main cast of The Conscript includes Jan Decleir, Ansje Beentjes, Gaston Vandermeulen, Gella Allaert.
How long is The Conscript?+
The Conscript has a runtime of 1h 22m.
What genre is The Conscript?+
The Conscript is classified as Drama.
What is the rating of The Conscript?+
The Conscript has an average audience rating of 5.1 out of 10, based on 9 votes.
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The Conscript had its theatrical/initial release on February 8, 1974. Its OTT (streaming) release date will be listed here once a platform confirms it.
