The Silver Fleet

Jul 1 1945 N/A 1h 28m
Drama, War

Jaap van Leyden is in charge of a shipyard in newly occupied Holland. At first he collaborates with the Germans because it is the easiest course to follow. Later a child's rhyme reminds him of his patriotic duty, but how best to resist the Nazis without endangering his wife and fellow workers?

Plot

Jaap van Leyden (Sir Ralph Richardson) is in charge of a shipyard in newly occupied Holland. At first he collaborates with the Germans because it is the easiest course to follow. Later, a child's rhyme reminds him of his patriotic duty, but how best to resist the Nazis without endangering his wife and fellow workers?

Written by

Vernon Sewell, Gordon Wellesley, Emeric Pressburger

Directed by

Vernon Sewell, Gordon Wellesley

Cast

Ralph Richardson, Googie Withers, Esmond Knight

Crew

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Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

The Archers

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
565
Average Rating
6.8 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA