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Ship of Fools

1965 · Movie · NR · 149 min · ★ 6.6

DramaRomance

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.

Based on Ship of Fools

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Details
Years
1965
Release date
1965-07-29
Language
English
Rated
NR
Runtime
149 min
TMDB rating
6.6/10 (100 votes)

Themes

  • ocean liner
  • 1930s

Awards & recognition

  • Academy Award — Best Cinematography, Black-and-White · 1966
  • Academy Award — Best Art Direction, Black and White · 1966
  • National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
  • Academy Award — Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay · 1966 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Art Direction, Black and White · 1966 · nominated
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  • Academy Award — Best Picture · 1966 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Actress · 1966 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Cinematography, Black-and-White · 1966 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Actor · 1966 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Supporting Actor · 1966 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Costume Design, Black-and-White · 1966 · nominated
  • Golden Globe Award — Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama · 1965 · nominated
  • Golden Globe Award — Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama · 1965 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Stanley Kramer