And the Ship Sails On
E la nave va
“One of the world's great directors invites you to join him on a voyage...”
Synopsis
In 1914, a cruise ship sets sail from Naples to spread the ashes of beloved opera singer Edmea Tetua near Erimo, the isle of her birth. During the voyage, the eclectic array of passengers discovers a group of Serbian refugees aboard the vessel. Peace and camaraderie abound until the ship is descended upon by an Austrian flagship. The Serbians are forced to board it, but naturally they resist, igniting a skirmish that ends in destruction.
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Freddie Jones
Orlando
Barbara Jefford
Ildebranda Cuffari
Victor Poletti
Aureliano Fuciletto
Peter Cellier
Sir Reginald J. Dongby
Elisa Mainardi
Teresa Valegnani
Norma West
Lady Violet Dongby Albertini
Paolo Paoloni
Il Maestro Albertini
Sarah-Jane Varley
Dorotea
Fiorenzo Serra
Il Granduca
Pina Bausch
Principessa Lherimia
Pasquale Zito
Il Conte di Bassano
Linda Polan
Ines Ruffo Saltini
Philip Locke
Il Primo Ministro
Jonathan Cecil
Ricotin
Maurice Barrier
Ziolev
Fred Williams
Sabatino Lepori
Elisabeth Kaza
La Produttrice
Colin Higgins
Il Capo della Polizia
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 26, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 22, 2004
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Federico Fellini
- Screenplay & Story
- Federico Fellini, Tonino Guerra
- Original Score
- Gianfranco Plenizio
- Original Title
- E la nave va
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Production Studios
- Societa Investimenti Milanese (S.I.M.), Gaumont, RAI, Vides Cinematografica
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Federico Fellini
Federico Fellini, Tonino Guerra
Gianfranco Plenizio
Giuseppe Rotunno
Ruggero Mastroianni
Franco Cristaldi
Department Leadership Roster
Federico Fellini
Director
Gianfranco Plenizio
Original Music Composer
Giuseppe Rotunno
Director of Photography
Ruggero Mastroianni
Editor
Dante Ferretti
Production Design
Franco Cristaldi
Producer
Federico Fellini
Screenplay
Tonino Guerra
Screenplay
Maurizio Millenotti
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About And the Ship Sails On
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What is And the Ship Sails On about?
In 1914, a cruise ship sets sail from Naples to spread the ashes of beloved opera singer Edmea Tetua near Erimo, the isle of her birth. During the voyage, the eclectic array of passengers discovers a group of Serbian refugees aboard the vessel. Peace and camaraderie abound until the ship is descended upon by an Austrian flagship. The Serbians are forced to board it, but naturally they resist, igniting a skirmish that ends in destruction.
Who directed And the Ship Sails On?
And the Ship Sails On was directed by Federico Fellini.
Who stars in And the Ship Sails On?
The principal cast of And the Ship Sails On includes Freddie Jones, Barbara Jefford, Victor Poletti, Peter Cellier, Elisa Mainardi.
When was And the Ship Sails On released and how long is it?
And the Ship Sails On was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 2h 9m.
Who composed the musical score for And the Ship Sails On?
The original motion picture soundtrack for And the Ship Sails On was composed by Gianfranco Plenizio.
What is the age rating and content advisory for And the Ship Sails On?
And the Ship Sails On holds official age classifications: FR: TP; US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).