John the Fearless (1984): Cast & Plot
John the Fearless is a 1984 family animated film directed by Jef Cassiers, starring Jan Decleir as John the Fearless / Jan zonder Vrees (voice), Carry Goossens and Ann Petersen. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes.
- Release year
- Runtime
- 1h 20m (80 min)
- Director
- Jef Cassiers
- Original language
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Dutch - Studio
- Belgische Radio en Televisie
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is John the Fearless About?
The premise of John the Fearless without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
He wields a mighty arm and a kind heart, the “Rocky” of the 15th century—a fearless champion of the poor, enemy of evil, and defender of justice. Alongside a meek, lovable companion, he faces swamp monsters, armored knights, duels, royal pageantry and damsels in distress. A robust, romantic adventure echoing Robin Hood’s spirit.
John the Fearless Themes & Keywords
· 23 tags- duchess
- 15th century
- middle ages
- baron
- flanders
- antwerp
- witch hunt
- serf
- cemetery
- forest
- town
- quest
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- on the run
- thief
- rich man
- servant
- shapeshifter
- murder
- cousin
- fearless
- sailor
- based on novel
- character name in title
John the Fearless Cast & Characters
Jan Decleir leads the cast as John the Fearless / Jan zonder Vrees (voice), with Carry Goossens as Raffel and Ann Petersen as Moeder van Alwina (voice). Directed by Jef Cassiers; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jef Cassiers
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Jan Decleir as John the Fearless / Jan zonder Vrees (voice) - Carry Goossens as Raffel
- Ann Petersen as Moeder van Alwina (voice)
- Ward de Ravet as Ridder Kortenak (voice)
Also Starring in John the Fearless
· 8 more- Linda Schagen Van Leeuwen Alwina (stem)
- Dirk de Batist Tijs (voice)
- Dries Wieme Baron van Grembergen (voice)
- Joris Collet Boer Stansen (voice)
- Denise Zimmerman Hertogin (voice)
- Jef Burm Dokus (voice)
- Nolle Versyp Hertog van Vlaanderen (voice)
- Jan Pauwels Baron van Moerzeke (voice)
John the Fearless Plot Summary
What happens in John the Fearless from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In Antwerp, Belgium, in 1410, the former sailor John the Fearless Jan Decleir returns to his grandmother, bringing with him a bold sense of purpose and a growing reputation. He roams the town with a vow to stand up to every wrongdoer, and his fearless stance quickly becomes the talk of the streets. The people start to believe in his courage, and his notoriety grows as he takes on petty criminals and corrupt behavior wherever he finds it. His bold declarations echo through markets and taverns, painting him as a symbol of local justice.
“no fear”
Full summary
The whole story of John the Fearless, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know John the Fearless?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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In which Belgian city does the story primarily take place?
John the Fearless Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “The Heroic Adventures of John the Fearless” and “Jean Sans Peur”.
- Also known as
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- The Heroic Adventures of John the Fearless
- Jean Sans Peur
- Jan zonder Vrees
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Movies Like John the Fearless
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Tale of John and Mary, Robin Hood and Johnny Corncob.
John the Fearless FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of John the Fearless, each answered in a sentence.
How long is John the Fearless?
John the Fearless runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).
When was John the Fearless released?
John the Fearless was released in 1984.
Who directed John the Fearless?
John the Fearless was directed by Jef Cassiers.
Who is in the cast of John the Fearless?
John the Fearless stars Jan Decleir as John the Fearless / Jan zonder Vrees (voice), Carry Goossens as Raffel and Ann Petersen as Moeder van Alwina (voice), among 12 credited actors.
Does John the Fearless have a post-credit scene?
No. John the Fearless has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is John the Fearless in?
The original language of John the Fearless is Dutch.
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