The Silver Fleet(1943)
The truth is that a Nation will only live as long as it has people ready to die
The Silver Fleet Synopsis
The Silver Fleet was inspired by a true story from World War II. Holland now under German occupation, a Shipyard owner and Chief engineer Jaap van Leyden is summoned to build ships for the German war effort. The commission would allow Leyden to build sophisticated submarines whilst safeguarding jobs for the local Dutch workforce. A newly built U-boat, named U107 goes out on her first sea trial and is hijacked by a Dutch crew and they re-route the vessel to England. As such it provided an opportunity to refuel patriotism in the face of a seemingly interminable war and almost unbearable civilian hardship.
The Silver Fleet (1943) is a drama and war film directed by Vernon Sewell, released on June 16, 1943 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars Ralph Richardson, Googie Withers, Esmond Knight and Beresford Egan. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Vernon Sewell
- Writers:
- Gordon Wellesley, Vernon Sewell, Emeric Pressburger
- Producers:
- Emeric Pressburger, Michael Powell
- Cinematographer:
- Erwin Hillier
- Composer:
- Allan Gray
- Production:
- The Archers, General Film Distributors, Royal Navy, Royal Netherland Government
- Revenue:
- $5,800,000
- Status:
- Released
The Silver Fleet Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ralph Richardson
as Jaap van Leyden
Googie Withers
as Helène van Leyden
Esmond Knight
as Von Schiffer
- Beresford Egan
Beresford Egan
as Krampf
Frederick Burtwell
as Captain Müller
Kathleen Byron
as Schoolmistress
- Willem Akkerman
Willem Akkerman
as Willem van Leyden
Dorothy Gordon
as Janni Peters
Charles Victor
as Bastiaan Peters
John Longden
as Jost Meertens
Joss Ambler
as Cornelis Smit
- Margaret Emden
Margaret Emden
as Bertha
Key crew
Directed by Vernon Sewell, written by Gordon Wellesley, Vernon Sewell and Emeric Pressburger, produced by Emeric Pressburger and Michael Powell.
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The Silver Fleet Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 9 ratings.
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The Silver Fleet – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Silver Fleet?
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The main cast of The Silver Fleet (1943) includes Ralph Richardson, Googie Withers, Esmond Knight, Beresford Egan and Frederick Burtwell. The film was directed by Vernon Sewell. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Silver Fleet released?
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The Silver Fleet was released on June 16, 1943 and runs for 1h 24m.
Is The Silver Fleet worth watching?
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The Silver Fleet (1943) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.