Prison Ship
“EXPOSED - THE BRUTAL STORY OF JAP PRISON CRUELTY!”
Synopsis
Panic arises among Allied POWs aboard a Japanese freighter when they learn that the ship is actually a decoy target for American submarines on night patrol. The prisoners unite and attack their Japanese captors just as an American sub surfaces and, not knowing the prisoners are aboard, prepares to torpedo the ship.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 15, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Dreifuss
- Screenplay & Story
- Josef Mischel, Ben Markson
- Original Title
- Prison Ship
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Dreifuss
Josef Mischel, Ben Markson
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur Dreifuss
Director
Josef Mischel
Screenplay
Ben Markson
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Prison Ship
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What is Prison Ship about?
Panic arises among Allied POWs aboard a Japanese freighter when they learn that the ship is actually a decoy target for American submarines on night patrol. The prisoners unite and attack their Japanese captors just as an American sub surfaces and, not knowing the prisoners are aboard, prepares to torpedo the ship.
Who directed Prison Ship?
Prison Ship was directed by Arthur Dreifuss.
Who stars in Prison Ship?
The principal cast of Prison Ship includes Nina Foch, Robert Lowery, Richard Loo, Ludwig Donath, Mark Roberts.
When was Prison Ship released and how long is it?
Prison Ship was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 58m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Prison Ship?
Prison Ship holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).