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Release Year1955
Runtime1h 35m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Crime, Thriller
Votes12
DirectorBasil Dearden
WritersBasil Dearden, John Whiting, Michael Relph
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Ship That Died of Shame
About The Ship That Died of Shame
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.
Directed by Basil Dearden, The Ship That Died of Shame leans on a strong ensemble — George Baker, Richard Attenborough, Bill Owen — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1955.
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