The Lion of Flanders (1985)
Synopsis
The story takes place in 14th-century Flanders, a region suffering under the oppressive and bloody occupation of the French King, Philip the Fair. Tensions between the arrogant French nobility and the proud Flemish guilds reach a boiling point. Following the bloody uprising known as the Bruges Matins, an armed conflict becomes inevitable.Without their imprisoned leader, Robert of Bethune—the "Lion of Flanders"—craftsmen, peasants, and local nobles unite. This leads to the legendary Battle of the Golden Spurs on July 11, 1302, near Kortrijk, where an untrained Flemish citizen army faces the elite French cavalry.
Release Date: 1985-03-14
Runtime: 104 minutes
Director: Hugo Claus
Top Cast
- Jan Decleir as Jan Breydel
- Frank Aendenboom as Robrecht van Bethune
- Theu Boermans as Jacques de Chatillon, comte de Leuze
- Julien Schoenaerts as Pieter De Coninck
- Josine van Dalsum as Johanna van Navarre
- Herbert Flack as Willem Van Gullik
- Filip Peeters as Roelandt
- Vic de Wachter as Jan van Namen
- Ronny Waterschoot as Gwijde van Namen
- Guy Van Sande as
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