Ship of Fools (1965) movie poster

Ship of Fools (1965)

"EXPLORER, MISTRESS, VAGRANT, LOAFER, ARTIST, TRAMP ... THEY ARE ALL AT THE CAPTAIN'S TABLE!"
ThumbScore
👍 77%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 60% (RT: 60%) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
DramaRomance

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Runtime
2h 29m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.6/10 (97 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
60%
Cast
Vivien Leigh as Mary Treadwell
Simone Signoret as La Condesa
José Ferrer as Rieber
Lee Marvin as Tenny
Oskar Werner as Dr. Schumann
George Segal as David
José Greco as Pepe
Overview
Passengers on a ship traveling from Mexico to Europe in the 1930s represent society at large in that era. The crew is German, including the ship's Dr. Schumann, who falls in love with one of the passengers, La Condesa. A young American woman, Jenny, is traveling with the man she loves, David. Jenny is fascinated and puzzled by just who some of the other passengers are. Wikipedia ↗
Audience Consensus

Ship of Fools is a 1965 drama, romance film directed by Stanley Kramer. Passengers on a ship traveling from Mexico to Europe in the 1930s represent society at large in that era. The crew is German, including the ship's Dr.

Schumann, who falls in love with one of the passengers, La Condesa. A young American woman, Jenny, is traveling with the man she loves, David. Jenny is fascinated and puzzled by just who some of the other passengers are.

The film has been rated by 97 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a drama film, Ship of Fools delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

Ship of Fools (1965) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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