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Ship of Fools (1965)

"EXPLORER, MISTRESS, VAGRANT, LOAFER, ARTIST, TRAMP ... THEY ARE ALL AT THE CAPTAIN'S TABLE!"

6.619652h 29mEN
DramaRomance

Directed by Stanley Kramer

Rating

6.6/10

Runtime

2h 29m

Language

EN

Release

July 29, 1965

Director

Stanley Kramer

Official Trailer

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Overview

Passengers on a ship traveling from Mexico to Europe in the 1930s represent society at large in that era. The crew is German, including the ship's Dr. Schumann, who falls in love with one of the passengers, La Condesa. A young American woman, Jenny, is traveling with the man she loves, David. Jenny ...

Cast

Vivien Leigh

Vivien Leigh

Mary Treadwell

Simone Signoret

Simone Signoret

La Condesa

José Ferrer

José Ferrer

Rieber

Lee Marvin

Lee Marvin

Tenny

Oskar Werner

Oskar Werner

Dr. Schumann

Elizabeth Ashley

Elizabeth Ashley

Jenny

George Segal

George Segal

David

José Greco

José Greco

Pepe

Michael Dunn

Michael Dunn

Glocken

Charles Korvin

Charles Korvin

Capt. Thiele

Heinz Rühmann

Heinz Rühmann

Lowenthal

Lilia Skala

Lilia Skala

Frau Hutten

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Ship of Fools (1965), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Passengers on a ship traveling from Mexico to Europe in the 1930s represent society at large in that era. The crew is German, including the ship's Dr. Schumann, who falls in love with one of the passengers, La Condesa. A young American woman, Jenny, is traveling with the man she loves, David. Jenny is fascinated and puzzled by just who some of the other passengers are.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Ship of Fools. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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