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But Not in Vain

But Not in Vain

Edmond T. Gréville

1948

  • War
  • Drama
5.8

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.

Cast & crew

  • Edmond T. GrévilleDirector
  • Henri van EesJan Alting
  • Françoise FloreElly Alting
  • Jan RetèlWillem Bakker
  • Matthieu van EysdenMark Meier
  • Jopie KoopmanMary Meier
  • John van DreelenFred van Nespen
  • Jan TeulingsAnton Alting
  • Ludzer Eringa

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