The East
"A war between duty and conscience."
Released 5 years ago in 2021. The East is a war/drama film. directed by Jim Taihuttu. With a runtime of 2h 17m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Martijn Lakemeier, Marwan Kenzari, and Jonas Smulders
Synopsis
A young Dutch soldier deployed to suppress post-WWII independence efforts in the Netherlands’ colony of Indonesia finds himself torn between duty and conscience when he joins an increasingly ruthless commander’s elite squad.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 13, 2021
4 years ago
Runtime
2h 17m
137 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (66 votes)
Language
NL
Original language
Country
Netherlands
Production
Director
Top Cast
Martijn Lakemeier
as Johan de Vries
Marwan Kenzari
as Raymond "De Turk" Westerling
Jonas Smulders
as Mattias Cohen
Jim Deddes
as Werner de Val
Abel van Gijlswijk
as Sjaak "Charlie" Rondhuis
Coen Bril
as Eddy Coolen
Reinout Scholten van Aschat
as Tinus de Val
Joes Brauers
as Herman Keizer
Peter Paul Muller
as Major Penders
Mike Reus
as Camp Commander Mulder
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- NL
Production Companies
- New Amsterdam Film Company
- SALTO
- Salto Film
- Wrong Men
- XYZ Films
- Moonkey Animation
- Kaninga Pictures
- Ideosource Entertainment
- France 2 Cinéma
- Base Media Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The East about?
A young Dutch soldier deployed to suppress post-WWII independence efforts in the Netherlands’ colony of Indonesia finds himself torn between duty and conscience when he joins an increasingly ruth...
Who directed The East?
The East was directed by Jim Taihuttu.
How long is The East?
The East has a runtime of 2 hours and 17 minutes (137 minutes total).
When was The East released?
The East was released on August 13, 2021 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The East?
The main cast of The East includes Martijn Lakemeier, Marwan Kenzari, Jonas Smulders, Jim Deddes, Abel van Gijlswijk.