The Silver Fleet
"The truth is that a Nation will only live as long as it has people ready to die"
Originally released in 1943. The Silver Fleet is a drama/war film. directed by Vernon Sewell. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ralph Richardson, Googie Withers, and Esmond Knight
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 16, 1943
82 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (8 votes)
Box Office
$5.8M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Ralph Richardson
as Jaap van Leyden
Googie Withers
as Helène van Leyden
Esmond Knight
as Von Schiffer
Beresford Egan
as Krampf
Frederick Burtwell
as Captain Müller
Kathleen Byron
as Schoolmistress
Willem Akkerman
as Willem van Leyden
Dorothy Gordon
as Janni Peters
Charles Victor
as Bastiaan Peters
John Longden
as Jost Meertens
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $5,800,000
Production Companies
- The Archers
- General Film Distributors
- Royal Navy
- Royal Netherland Government
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Silver Fleet about?
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 w...
Who directed The Silver Fleet?
The Silver Fleet was directed by Vernon Sewell.
How long is The Silver Fleet?
The Silver Fleet has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was The Silver Fleet released?
The Silver Fleet was released on June 16, 1943 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Silver Fleet?
The main cast of The Silver Fleet includes Ralph Richardson, Googie Withers, Esmond Knight, Beresford Egan, Frederick Burtwell.