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The Ship That Died of Shame

1955·Movie
1h 35min·NR
66
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Light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos6
  • Nostalgia6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Dark Humor2

World

History and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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Brave men who drove their gallant ship into a sea of death!

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.
Post-War Crime DramaMoral DecaySmuggling ThrillerPsychological StudyMelancholic AtmosphereNaval SettingHistorical ContextCharacter-Driven ConflictBleak Narrative

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Ship That Died of Shame legally?

The Ship That Died of Shame is included with a subscription to FlixFling in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV. You can also rent or buy it from FlixFling. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Ship That Died of Shame worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Ship That Died of Shame rated?

NRViolence

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Ship That Died of Shame?

1 h 35 min

The Ship That Died of Shame runs 1 h 35 min.

What language is The Ship That Died of Shame in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Ship That Died of Shame?

28BGCACYCZDKEEESFIGBGGGRHRHUIE+14

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Ship That Died of Shame in 28 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.