Bernhard, schavuit van Oranje (English title: Bernhard, scoundrel of Orange) is a Dutch television program depicting the turbulent life of a prince consort. Paul Voorthuizen produced the four-part miniseries for VPRO, which was broadcast in 2010.
About It is a compelling drama concerning a man who tries to be himself, but must survive deep crises, finally to see the real meaning of love. Within the Dutch royal family, there is actually no more talked about character than Prince Bernhard of Lippe-Biesterfeld. Whether it concerns Greet Hofmans, extramarital affairs, or Lockheed, Prince Bernhard faced a lot of scandals throughout the course of his life. Besides this he was, and is a person, loved by many as a war hero. A man of extremes. In four parts Prince Bernhard tells the tale of his life. Not only through the spyglass, but especially to his grandson's wife, Princess Máxima of the Netherlands, who will be soon the Queen next to Prince Willem-Alexander. In a way, she takes the same position as Prince Bernhard did in his life. In their conversations and discussions, it becomes clear how much they are different, but also how much they are the same. For Princess Máxima, this is sometimes very confronting. The tale drags us throughout the course of the Prince's life, from Soestdijk, his beloved German Reckenwalde, Berlin, London, Argentina and Canada.
Cast
Actor Role Notes Daan Schuurmans Prince Bernhard of Lippe-Biesterfeld 1930s - 1970s Eric Schneider Prince Bernhard of Lippe-Biesterfeld 1990s - 21st century Loes Haverkort Princess Máxima 1990s - 21st century Ellen Vogel Juliana of the Netherlands 1990s - 21st centuryDavid EelesSefton Delmer1930/40s Lotje van Lunteren Juliana of the Netherlands 1930s - 1970s Willy van der Griendt Armgard of Sierstorpff-Cramm 1930s - 1970s Herman van Ulsen Prince Bernhard of Lippe 1930s Rick Nicolet Wilhelmina of the Netherlands 1930s - 1960s Hugo Haenen Prince Claus 1960s Marie Louise Stheins Beatrix of the Netherlands 1990s - 21st century Vincent Linthorst Prince Willem-Alexander 1990s - 21st century Elsje Scherjon Cocky Gilles 1990s - 21st century Frederik de Groot Willem Drees 1940s - 1950s Trudi Klever Greet Hofmans 1940s - 1950s Amelie van de Klashorst Princess Christina "Marijke" 1940s - 1950s Skip Goeree Ian Fleming 1940s Vincent Rietveld Erik Hazelhoff Roelfzema 1940s Juan Carlos Tajes Juan Perón 1940s Reinier Bulder Eva Perón 1940s Beppe Costa Alfredo Stroessner 1950s
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