, 2h29 Directed byPaul Verhoeven OriginPays-bas GenresDrama, War, Thriller, Historical ThemesPolitical films ActorsRutger Hauer, Jeroen Krabbé, Derek de Lint, Edward Fox, Susan Penhaligon, Lex van Delden Roles Party Girl Rating75% The film is about a group of students from Leiden, the Netherlands, amongst them Erik Lanshof (Rutger Hauer), Guus LeJeune (Jeroen Krabbé), Jan Weinberg (Huib Rooymans), and Alex (Derek de Lint). Robby Froost (Eddy Habbema) is a friend of Erik, and Esther (Belinda Meuldijk) is Robby's girlfriend. Each of them follow a different path and therefore have a different role in World War II, either as a collaborator or in the resistance. Part of the story is set in London, where Queen Wilhelmina (Andrea Domburg) has residence. The students Erik and Guus fight alongside Colonel Rafelli (Edward Fox) and soldier Susan (Susan Penhaligon) of the allied forces in London.