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Ship of Fools, 1965

Ship of Fools

English, German, Spanish

USA

Rating:7.1
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Profile of Ship of Fools

Ship of Fools can be described as gloomy, clever, and tense. The plot revolves around human nature, society, and anti semitism. The main genre is drama. In terms of style, Ship of Fools stars an ensemble cast and is talky. In approach, it is serious and realistic. The storytelling is slow paced. Ship of Fools is set, at least in part, on a ship. It is located in Mexico, South America, and Europe. It takes place during World War 2 and in the 1930s. Ship of Fools is based on a book. The movie has received attention for being an Oscar winner.

Summary of Ship of Fools

A microcosm of the world and the human experience is revealed aboard a German ocean liner in the 1930s. Based on a 1962 novel by Katherine Anne Porter. Academy Award Nominations: 8, including Best Picture, Best Actor--Oskar Werner, Best Actress--Simone Signoret, Best (Adapted) Screenplay. Academy Awards: Best (Black-and-White) Cinematography.

Details

Language: English, German, Spanish
Country: USA
Release date: 29 July 1965
Runtime: 149 min
Awards: Academy Awards

Awards

Awarded Best Art Direction at the 1965 Academy Awards
Ernest Laszlo for Best Cinematography at the 1965 Academy Awards

Cast and Crew

Vivien Leigh as Mary Treadwell in Ship of Fools
Vivien Leigh

as Mary Treadwell

Simone Signoret as La Condesa in Ship of Fools
Simone Signoret

as La Condesa

Photos

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Ship of Fools (1965)

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