The Ship That Died of Shame
1955, English. Directed by Basil Dearden.
Brave men who drove their gallant ship into a sea of death!
After World War II the crew of a motor gunboat join together to buy their old vessel and go into business for themselves. This may sound like a laudable scheme, but the business they choose to go into is smuggling.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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FilmtapCast & crew
- Basil DeardenDirector
- George BakerBill Randall
- Richard AttenboroughGeorge Hoskins
- Bill OwenBirdie
- Virginia McKennaHelen Randall
- Roland CulverMaj. Fordyce
- Bernard LeeCustoms Officer Brewster
- Ralph TrumanSir Richard
- John ChandosRaines
- Harold GoodwinCustoms Officer
- John LongdenDetective
- Alfie BassSailor (uncredited)
- Stratford JohnsGarage Worker (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 19 April 1955
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Basil Dearden, John Whiting, Michael Relph
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The Ship That Died of Shame runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
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The Ship That Died of Shame is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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What movies are like The Ship That Died of Shame?
If you liked The Ship That Died of Shame, try Odd Man Out, The Roaring Twenties, 5 Against the House.
Who directed The Ship That Died of Shame?
The Ship That Died of Shame (1955) was directed by Basil Dearden and stars George Baker, Richard Attenborough, Bill Owen.