Ship of Fools
“EXPLORER, MISTRESS, VAGRANT, LOAFER, ARTIST, TRAMP– THEY'RE ALL AT THE CAPTAIN'S TABLE!”
Synopsis
A varied group of passengers boarding a ship bound for pre-WWII Germany represents a microcosm of early-1930s society.
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Ship of Fools (1965) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-02-18
Top Cast
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Vivien Leigh
Mary Treadwell
Simone Signoret
La Condesa
José Ferrer
Rieber
Lee Marvin
Tenny
Oskar Werner
Dr. Schumann
Elizabeth Ashley
Jenny
George Segal
David
José Greco
Pepe
Michael Dunn
Glocken
Charles Korvin
Capt. Thiele
Heinz Rühmann
Lowenthal
Lilia Skala
Frau Hutten
BarBara Luna
Amparo
Christiane Schmidtmer
Lizzi
Alf Kjellin
Freytag
Werner Klemperer
Lt. Huebner
John Wengraf
Graf
Olga Fabian
Frau Schmitt
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 29, 1965
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stanley Kramer
- Screenplay & Story
- Abby Mann
- Original Score
- Ernest Gold
- Original Title
- Ship of Fools
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish, German
- Runtime
- 2h 29m
- Production Studios
- Stanley Kramer Productions, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stanley Kramer
Abby Mann, Katherine Anne Porter
Ernest Gold
Ernest Laszlo
Robert C. Jones
Stanley Kramer
Department Leadership Roster
Stanley Kramer
Director
Stanley Kramer
Producer
Abby Mann
Screenplay
Ernest Laszlo
Director of Photography
Robert C. Jones
Editor
Robert Clatworthy
Production Design
Ernest Gold
Original Music Composer
Bill Thomas
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 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.
Who stars in Ship of Fools?
The principal cast of Ship of Fools includes Vivien Leigh, Simone Signoret, José Ferrer, Lee Marvin, Oskar Werner.
When was Ship of Fools released and how long is it?
Ship of Fools was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 2h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Ship of Fools?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ship of Fools was composed by Ernest Gold.
Is Ship of Fools based on a book or true story?
Ship of Fools is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Katherine Anne Porter".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ship of Fools?
Ship of Fools holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).