Question 1

What real-life military group provided the explosions in the film, and what nearly happened to Rutger Hauer during filming?

Accepted Answer

The Dutch Marines provided the explosions, and a flying metal fragment from one charge nearly killed Rutger Hauer.

Question 2

How did the filmmakers recreate the fraternity building for the first scene, and what conditions did the Delft fraternity impose?

Accepted Answer

They used the Delft fraternity's clubhouse, which had a similar design, for free on conditions: using their fraternity plates in full view and ordering a Pils.

Question 3

What real-life conflict arose between actors Rijk de Gooyer and Reinhard Kolldehoff during production?

Accepted Answer

Rijk de Gooyer, a former resistance member, harbored anti-German sentiments and fired a gas pistol next to Reinhard Kolldehoff's head before a scene.

Question 4

What controversial re-edited version was created for foreign markets without the director's knowledge?

Accepted Answer

Producer Rob Houwer made a truncated version called 'Survival Run,' missing nearly an hour of footage and dubbed with ridiculous accents, which he preferred over the original.

Question 5

How did the filmmakers blend real and mock newsreel footage in the opening scene to enhance authenticity?

Accepted Answer

They intercut mock footage of Queen Wilhelmina and Erik Lanshof with genuine footage of the real queen and her aide-de-camp, using the same voice-over artist from postwar newsreels.

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