Death Ship
“Those who survive the ghost ship are better off dead!”
Synopsis
Survivors of a tragic shipping collision are rescued by a mysterious black ship which appears out of the fog. Little do they realise that the ship is actually a Nazi torture ship which has sailed the seas for years, luring unsuspecting sailors aboard and killing them off one by one.
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Death Ship (1980) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-07-17
Top Cast
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George Kennedy
Captain Ashland
Richard Crenna
Trevor Marshall
Nick Mancuso
Nick
Sally Ann Howes
Margaret Marshall
Kate Reid
Sylvia
Victoria Burgoyne
Lori
Jennifer McKinney
Robin Marshall
Danny Higham
Ben Marshall
Saul Rubinek
Jackie
Murray Cruchley
Parsons
Doug Smith
Seaman No. 1
Anthony Sherwood
Seaman No. 2
Andrew Semple
Strangled Sailor
Adolf Hitler
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 7, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 1984
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alvin Rakoff
- Screenplay & Story
- John Robins
- Original Score
- Ivor Slaney
- Original Title
- Death Ship
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Astral Bellevue Pathé, Bloodstar Productions, Lamitas, Astral Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alvin Rakoff
John Robins, Jack Hill, David P. Lewis
Ivor Slaney
René Verzier
Mike Campbell
Derek Gibson, Harold Greenberg
Department Leadership Roster
Alvin Rakoff
Director
René Verzier
Director of Photography
Derek Gibson
Producer
Chris Burke
Production Design
John Robins
Screenplay
Mike Campbell
Editor
Harold Greenberg
Producer
Ivor Slaney
Original Music Composer
Grant Page
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Death Ship
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What is Death Ship about?
Survivors of a tragic shipping collision are rescued by a mysterious black ship which appears out of the fog. Little do they realise that the ship is actually a Nazi torture ship which has sailed the seas for years, luring unsuspecting sailors aboard and killing them off one by one.
Who directed Death Ship?
Death Ship was directed by Alvin Rakoff.
Who stars in Death Ship?
The principal cast of Death Ship includes George Kennedy, Richard Crenna, Nick Mancuso, Sally Ann Howes, Kate Reid.
When was Death Ship released and how long is it?
Death Ship was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Death Ship?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Death Ship was composed by Ivor Slaney.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Death Ship?
Death Ship holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).