Ship of Fools(1965)
“EXPLORER, MISTRESS, VAGRANT, LOAFER, ARTIST, TRAMP– THEY'RE ALL AT THE CAPTAIN'S TABLE!”
Overview
A varied group of passengers boarding a ship bound for pre-WWII Germany represents a microcosm of early-1930s society.
Director
Stanley Kramer
Studio
Stanley Kramer Productions
Cast
Vivien Leigh
as Mary Treadwell
Simone Signoret
as La Condesa
José Ferrer
as Rieber
Lee Marvin
as Tenny
Oskar Werner
as Dr. Schumann
Elizabeth Ashley
as Jenny
George Segal
as David
José Greco
as Pepe
Michael Dunn
as Glocken
Charles Korvin
as Capt. Thiele
Heinz Rühmann
as Lowenthal
Lilia Skala
as Frau Hutten
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1965
Runtime
2h 29m
Language
English
Rating
6.6 / 10
Production Companies
Stanley Kramer Productions • Columbia Pictures
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Where can I watch Ship of Fools?▼
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What is Ship of Fools about?▼
A varied group of passengers boarding a ship bound for pre-WWII Germany represents a microcosm of early-1930s society.
Who directed Ship of Fools?▼
Ship of Fools was directed by Stanley Kramer and released in 1965. It is a drama, romance, war film.
How long is Ship of Fools?▼
Ship of Fools has a runtime of 2 hours and 29 minutes (149 minutes total).
Who stars in Ship of Fools?▼
The cast of Ship of Fools includes Vivien Leigh as Mary Treadwell, Simone Signoret as La Condesa, José Ferrer as Rieber, Lee Marvin as Tenny, Oskar Werner as Dr. Schumann and more.
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