The Conscript

The Conscript
Theatrical release poster
Directed byRoland Verhavert
Written byNic Bal
Roland Verhavert
Hendrik Conscience (novel)
Produced byJan van Raemdonck
StarringJan Decleir
CinematographyRalf Boumans
Release date
  • 28 February 1974 (1974-02-28)
Running time
93 minutes
CountryBelgium
LanguageDutch

The Conscript (Dutch: De loteling) is a 1974 Belgian drama film directed by Roland Verhavert, based on the eponymous 1850 novel by Hendrik Conscience. It was entered into the 24th Berlin International Film Festival.[1] It was also selected as the Belgian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 47th Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.[2]

  1. ^ "IMDb.com: Awards for The Conscript". imdb.com. Retrieved 3 July 2010.
  2. ^ Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences