De Voortrekkers (1916): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1916 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1916, De Voortrekkers is a drama and historie film directed by Harold M. Shaw, running about 54 minutes.
What it’s about. This epic film was one of the first South African dramatic film productions. It tells the story of the Boers’ Great Trek at the end of the 1830s, concluding with a hegemonic reconstruction of the 1838 Battle of Blood River, where a few hundred armed Afrikaners defeated several thousand Zulus.
Who’s in it. De Voortrekkers stars Dick Cruikshanks as Piet Retief, Caroline Frances Cooke as Lenie Retief, Jackie Turnbull as Piet Retief Junior and Bobby Rowson as Willie van Rensburg, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, De Voortrekkers has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch De Voortrekkers page.
If you liked it. Fans of De Voortrekkers tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch De Voortrekkers (1916)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for De Voortrekkers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is De Voortrekkers worth watching?
- De Voortrekkers holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and historie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in De Voortrekkers?
- De Voortrekkers stars Dick Cruikshanks, Caroline Frances Cooke, Jackie Turnbull, Bobby Rowson and Stephen Ewart.
- When was De Voortrekkers released?
- De Voortrekkers was released in 1916, with a runtime of about 54 minutes.