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The Ship That Died of Shame

1955 · 95 min · Director: Basil Dearden

The Ship That Died of Shame (1955) is a crime drama, directed by Basil Dearden. It stars George Baker and Richard Attenborough. It unfolds against the backdrop of World War II. The 95-minute film holds an audience score of 7.3/10.

What The Ship That Died of Shame Is About

After World War II the crew of a motor gunboat join together to buy their old vessel and go into business for themselves. This may sound like a laudable scheme, but the business they choose to go into is smuggling.

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What is The Ship That Died of Shame about?

After World War II the crew of a motor gunboat join together to buy their old vessel and go into business for themselves. This may sound like a laudable scheme, but the business they choose to go into is smuggling.

Where can I watch The Ship That Died of Shame?

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How long is The Ship That Died of Shame?

The Ship That Died of Shame runs for 95 minutes (1h 35m).

When did The Ship That Died of Shame come out?

The Ship That Died of Shame was released in 1955.

Who directed The Ship That Died of Shame?

The Ship That Died of Shame was directed by Basil Dearden.

Who stars in The Ship That Died of Shame?

The Ship That Died of Shame stars George Baker, Richard Attenborough, Bill Owen, Virginia McKenna.

What is The Ship That Died of Shame's rating?

The Ship That Died of Shame holds 6.7/10 on IMDb and 7.3/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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