And the Ship Sails On(1983)
E la nave va
One of the world's great directors invites you to join him on a voyage...
And the Ship Sails On 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.
And the Ship Sails On (1983) is a comedy and drama film directed by Federico Fellini, released on October 7, 1983 with a runtime of 2h 9m. It stars Freddie Jones, Barbara Jefford, Victor Poletti and Peter Cellier. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 168 ratings.
- Director:
- Federico Fellini
- Writers:
- Federico Fellini, Federico Fellini, Tonino Guerra
- Producers:
- Franco Cristaldi
- Cinematographer:
- Giuseppe Rotunno
- Composer:
- Gianfranco Plenizio
- Production:
- Societa Investimenti Milanese (S.I.M.), Gaumont, RAI, Vides Cinematografica
- Status:
- Released
And the Ship Sails On Cast & Crew
Main cast
Freddie Jones
as Orlando
Barbara Jefford
as Ildebranda Cuffari
Victor Poletti
as Aureliano Fuciletto
Peter Cellier
as Sir Reginald J. Dongby
Elisa Mainardi
as Teresa Valegnani
Norma West
as Lady Violet Dongby Albertini
Paolo Paoloni
as Il Maestro Albertini
- Sarah-Jane Varley
Sarah-Jane Varley
as Dorotea
- Fiorenzo Serra
Fiorenzo Serra
as Il Granduca
Pina Bausch
as Principessa Lherimia
- Pasquale Zito
Pasquale Zito
as Il Conte di Bassano
- Linda Polan
Linda Polan
as Ines Ruffo Saltini
Key crew
Directed by Federico Fellini, written by Federico Fellini, Federico Fellini and Tonino Guerra, produced by Franco Cristaldi.
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And the Ship Sails On Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 168 ratings.
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And the Ship Sails On – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch And the Ship Sails On online?
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And the Ship Sails On (1983) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in And the Ship Sails On?
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The main cast of And the Ship Sails On (1983) includes Freddie Jones, Barbara Jefford, Victor Poletti, Peter Cellier and Elisa Mainardi. The film was directed by Federico Fellini. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was And the Ship Sails On released?
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And the Ship Sails On was released on October 7, 1983 and runs for 2h 9m.
Is And the Ship Sails On worth watching?
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And the Ship Sails On (1983) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 168 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.