The Silver Fleet
The truth is that a Nation will only live as long as it has people ready to die
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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: The Silver Fleet
- Genres: Drama, War
- Release Date: 1943-06-16
- Runtime: 84 minutes
- Rating: 6/10 (8 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $5,800,000
- Production Companies: The Archers, General Film Distributors, Royal Navy, Royal Netherland Government
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 1.1302
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Silver Fleet?▼
The Silver Fleet is a Drama, War movie directed by . It was released on 1943-06-16.
Who are the main actors in The Silver Fleet?▼
The main cast includes Ralph Richardson, Googie Withers, Esmond Knight, Beresford Egan, Frederick Burtwell, .
Where can I watch The Silver Fleet online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Silver Fleet is available.
Is The Silver Fleet based on a true story?▼
The truth is that a Nation will only live as long as it has people ready to die
What is the IMDb rating of The Silver Fleet?▼
The Silver Fleet has an IMDb rating of 6/10 based on 8 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Silver Fleet?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $5,800,000 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Silver Fleet?▼
The soundtrack was composed by The Archers, General Film Distributors, Royal Navy, Royal Netherland Government. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Silver Fleet filmed?▼
The Silver Fleet was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Silver Fleet?▼
The total runtime of The Silver Fleet is 84 minutes.
Is The Silver Fleet suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to The Silver Fleet?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Silver Fleet.
Does The Silver Fleet have a post-credit scene?▼
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