Movie

The Silver Fleet

“The truth is that a Nation will only live as long as it has people ready to die”

★ 6.4(9)19431h 24m

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Good to know

Director: Vernon Sewell, Gordon Wellesley
Release date: 1943-06-16
Runtime: 1h 24m
Language: English
Box office: $5,800,000
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: The Archers

About The Silver Fleet

The Silver Fleet is a 1943 movie in the Drama and War genres, directed by Vernon Sewell and Gordon Wellesley, starring Ralph Richardson, Googie Withers and Esmond Knight. It has a runtime of 1 hour 24 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 9 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Silver Fleet in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Ralph Richardson

Jaap van Leyden

Googie Withers

Helène van Leyden

Esmond Knight

Von Schiffer

Beresford Egan

Krampf

Frederick Burtwell

Captain Müller

Kathleen Byron

Schoolmistress

Willem Akkerman

Willem van Leyden

Dorothy Gordon

Janni Peters

Charles Victor

Bastiaan Peters

John Longden

Jost Meertens

Joss Ambler

Cornelis Smit

Margaret Emden

Bertha

Themes & keywords

submarinepatriotismsabotagewar propagandawaterfrontnazi collaborationismnazi occupationshipbuildingbritish cinemadutch resistancenazi occupied netherlands

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Silver Fleet in Mexico?+

The Silver Fleet is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Silver Fleet on Netflix?+

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How long is The Silver Fleet?+

The Silver Fleet has a runtime of 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).

Who stars in The Silver Fleet?+

The Silver Fleet stars Ralph Richardson, Googie Withers, Esmond Knight, Beresford Egan and Frederick Burtwell.

When did The Silver Fleet come out?+

The Silver Fleet is a 1943 movie directed by Vernon Sewell and Gordon Wellesley.

What genre is The Silver Fleet?+

The Silver Fleet is Drama and War film.

Who directed The Silver Fleet?+

The Silver Fleet was directed by Vernon Sewell and Gordon Wellesley.