The Silver Fleet (1943)
The truth is that a Nation will only live as long as it has people ready to die
1943 · 1h 24m · Drama, War
Genres: Drama, War
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.
Director: Vernon Sewell, Gordon Wellesley
Writers: Gordon Wellesley, Vernon Sewell, Emeric Pressburger
Music by: Allan Gray
Cinematography: Erwin Hillier
Editor: Michael C. Chorlton
Box office: $6M
Cast
Ralph Richardson as Jaap van LeydenGoogie Withers as Helène van LeydenEsmond Knight as Von SchifferBeresford Egan as KrampfFrederick Burtwell as Captain MüllerKathleen Byron as SchoolmistressWillem Akkerman as Willem van LeydenDorothy Gordon as Janni PetersCharles Victor as Bastiaan PetersJohn Longden as Jost MeertensJoss Ambler as Cornelis SmitMargaret Emden as BerthaMore like this
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