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The Forgotten Battle
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The Forgotten Battle

2021-06-05 · 126 min · ★ 7.1

War · History · Drama

During WWII's crucial Battle of the Scheldt, the lives of a glider pilot, a Nazi soldier and a reluctant Resistance recruit tragically intersect.

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Directors
Matthijs van Heijningen Jr.
Production companies
Levitate Film, Caviar, EO
Countries
Netherlands, Belgium
Status
Released
Budget
USD 14,000,000

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Gijs BlomGijs BlomMarinus van Staveren
Jamie FlattersJamie FlattersWilliam Sinclair
Susan RadderSusan RadderTeuntje Visser
Theo Barklem-BiggsTheo Barklem-BiggsJohn
Jan BijvoetJan BijvoetDoctor Visser
Marthe SchneiderMarthe SchneiderJanna
Ronald KalterRonald KalterDirk Visser
Scott ReidScott ReidNigel
Robert NaylorRobert NaylorBill
Tom FeltonTom FeltonTony Turner
Coen BrilCoen BrilHenk Schneijder
Justus von DohnányiJustus von DohnányiOberst Berghof
Mark van EeuwenMark van EeuwenPim den Oever
Hajo BruinsHajo BruinsMayor Oostveen
Joep PaddenburgJoep PaddenburgLucas
Vincent van den BergJobse brother 1
Sytse FaberSytse FaberJobse brother 2
Rutger de BekkerRutger de BekkerBaker
Bianca KrijgsmanBianca KrijgsmanRiet
Owen KaatOwen KaatWim

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