About this movie
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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submarine
patriotism
sabotage
war propaganda
waterfront
nazi collaborationism
nazi occupation
shipbuilding
british cinema
dutch resistance
nazi occupied netherlands
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Questions about The Silver Fleet
How long is The Silver Fleet?
The Silver Fleet has a runtime of 1h 24m (1 hour and 24 minutes).
Who directed The Silver Fleet?
The Silver Fleet was directed by Vernon Sewell and released in 1943.
What genre is The Silver Fleet?
The Silver Fleet is a Drama, War film (1943).
Who stars in The Silver Fleet?
The cast of The Silver Fleet includes Ralph Richardson, Googie Withers, Esmond Knight, Beresford Egan, Frederick Burtwell.
What is the TMDB rating for The Silver Fleet?
The Silver Fleet has a TMDB rating of 6.4/10 based on 9 votes.
