But Not in Vain (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1948, But Not in Vain is a notable film directed by Edmond T. Gréville, running about 74 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. But Not in Vain stars Henri van Ees as Jan Alting, Françoise Flore as Elly Alting, Jan Retèl as Willem Bakker and Matthieu van Eysden as Mark Meier, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, But Not in Vain has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch But Not in Vain page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch But Not in Vain (1948)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for But Not in Vain change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is But Not in Vain worth watching?
- But Not in Vain holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in But Not in Vain?
- But Not in Vain stars Henri van Ees, Françoise Flore, Jan Retèl, Matthieu van Eysden and Jopie Koopman.
- When was But Not in Vain released?
- But Not in Vain was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.