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But Not in Vain

1948
Directed byEdmond T. Gréville
1h 14m

Farmer Jan Alting, who has disowned his son for collaborating with the nazis, provides shelter for a Jewish couple, a wanted communist and a rebel aristocrat. When his son returns, Jan is faced with the stark moral choice of failing those to whom he has given refuge, or conspiring with them to kill his own son.

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Henri van EesJan AltingFrançoise FloreElly AltingJan Retèl
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N/A
STATUSReleased
RATING
5.8

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