

The Conscript
In 1833, when the fledgling Belgian kingdom still fears a Dutch invasion, recruits were selected annually from an age cohort by a draw of lots in each locality. In this grim, then contemporary drama by the 'father of Flemish literature', Hendrik Conscience, Jan Braems, a poor and naive farmers-boy, accepts the not uncommon offer by a rich family to sell his lucky ticket (out) to their son for a hefty sum compared to the miserable labor wages at the time. Army life is even harsher then a farmhand's, especially for a Dutch-speaking an-alphabet who simply can't understand his francophone superiors, and Jan's nature is not complacent enough for military discipline even by todays standards, so he soon gets into all kinds of trouble, including gambling his capital away and a venereal disease. When his girlfriend back home goes looking for him, her life is doomed as well.
TMDB
5.3/10
11 votes
- Status
- Released
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- Language
- French
- based on novel or book
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Release dates
BelgiumBE
- Theatrical8 Feb 1974
FranceFR
- Digital / OTT16Netflix17 Oct 2021
NetherlandsNL
- Theatrical28 Feb 1974
Frequently asked questions
- When was The Conscript released?
- The Conscript was released on 8 February 1974.
- Where can I watch The Conscript online?
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- Is there a Hindi trailer for The Conscript?
- No verified Hindi trailer for The Conscript is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of The Conscript?
- The Conscript holds a 5.3/10 audience score from 11 votes.
- Who directed The Conscript?
- The Conscript (1974) was directed by Roland Verhavert.
- How long is The Conscript?
- The Conscript runs for 1h 22m.












