Storyline
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.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Jan Decleir
Jan Breydel
Frank Aendenboom
Robrecht van Bethune
Theu Boermans
Jacques de Chatillon, comte de Leuze
Julien Schoenaerts
Pieter De Coninck
Josine van Dalsum
Johanna van Navarre
Herbert Flack
Willem Van Gullik
Filip Peeters
Roelandt
Vic de Wachter
Jan van Namen
Ronny Waterschoot
Gwijde van Namen
Guy Van Sande
Tania Van der Sanden
Katrien
Jules Croiset
Robert d'Artois
Frequently Asked Questions
The Lion of Flanders was released on March 14, 1985.
The runtime of The Lion of Flanders is 1h 44m.
The Lion of Flanders is a History, Drama, War movie.
The Lion of Flanders has a rating of 6.2 out of 10 on TMDB.
The Lion of Flanders is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
The Lion of Flanders was directed by Hugo Claus.
The main cast of The Lion of Flanders includes Jan Decleir, Frank Aendenboom, Theu Boermans.
The Lion of Flanders is originally in NL.