Ship of Fools

Ship of Fools 7.2
  • Genre: RomanceWar
  • Premiere: 1965
  • Running time: 2h 29m
  • Country: USA

During the rise of Nazi power in Germany in 1933, many ridiculous things happened on a large passenger ship sailing from Mexico to Berlin, reflecting the epitome of life in the world under the special atmosphere of the times. The crew were all German, including the ship's doctor, who fell in love with one of the female passengers. There is also a young American girl who travels with the man she loves. For other passengers, the mysterious Jenny was elusive, but a famous figure caught her attention. During the rise of the German Nazis in 1933, there was a passenger ship carrying passengers from South America to Berlin. This film describes the life of all kinds of passengers on board during the voyage. This is a small microcosm in the context of the big era, the script structure is tight, the dialogue is wonderful and powerful, while the director Stanley Kramer's directing technique is calm and delicate, while showing the conflict of the times and the helplessness of life in troubled times. Actors Vivien Leigh, Oscar Werner, Lee Marvin and George Seeger were all very successful, making the group play unforgettable. This film is the last work of Vivien Leigh, who was 52 years old. This film has won best black-and-white film photography, best black-and-white film.