But Not in Vain

But Not in Vain

74 mins | Dec. 23, 1948

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.

But Not in Vain

74 mins | Dec. 23, 1948

But Not in Vain
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.
Producers
Original title Niet Tevergeefs
Directors Edmond T. Gréville
Writers Ben van Eysselsteijn

Cast

Henri van Ees

as Jan Alting

Françoise Flore

as Elly Alting

Jan Retèl

as Willem Bakker

Matthieu van Eysden

as Mark Meier

Jopie Koopman

as Mary Meier

John van Dreelen

as Fred van Nespen

Jan Teulings

as Anton Alting

Max Croiset

as Schipper Harm

Cruys Voorbergh

as Majoor

Gerhard Alexander

as Elektriciën Roos

Ben van Eysselsteijn

as Feldwebel