Plot — What is Ship of the Dead about?
After a line of mischief Philip Gale, an American sailor, is lured into hiring on the "Yorikke", a tramp cargo, by Lawski, a stoker from Poland. Still, the two become friends within the motley crew of losers from all nations. Gale and his new companion soon are more than disillusioned: the "Yorikke" is far from seaworthy and more of a coffin than a ship, work is close to slavery, and treatment by the officers and their subalterns is harsh and cynical. One day they make an alarming discovery in a tin of plum butter they have procured from the ship's cargo... Written by Anonymous
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1959 |
| Genre | Adventure, Drama |
| Language | DE |
| Runtime | 98 min |
| Audience Score | 66% (6.6/10, 35 votes) |
Ship of the Dead — FAQ
Is Ship of the Dead worth watching? Ship of the Dead holds a 6.6/10 rating from 35 viewers. After a line of mischief Philip Gale, an American sailor, is lured into hiring on the "Yorikke", a tramp cargo, by Lawski, a stoker from Poland. Still, the two become friends within the motley crew of losers from all nat
Who directed Ship of the Dead? Directed by Georg Tressler.
Who is in the cast of Ship of the Dead? It stars Horst Buchholz, Mario Adorf, Helmut Schmid, Alf Marholm, Werner Buttler, Elke Sommer and more.
Where can I stream Ship of the Dead? Streaming availability for Ship of the Dead is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Ship of the Dead release? It released in 1959.
