The idea for ship of fools little, brown and company, 1962 originated in a voyage that katherine anne porter took from mexico to europe in 1931. Directed by 1 writing credits 2 cast 41 produced by 1 music by 1 cinematography. High quality, indepth acting of true talent and accomplishment have seldom ever reached the levels achieved in this movie, done repeatedly, again and again and again, from start to finish. Ship of fools is a 1965 drama directed by stanley kramer, based on the novel of the same name by katherine anne porter. Mar 29, 2012 ship of fools soundtrack cd details and availability. In the high class section are several welltodo people, while below deck are a horde of sugar field workers.
Staring charles korvin, vivian leigh, jose greco and lilia skala. Vivien leigh spent most of her career performing in her natural british accent on the london and new york stages and in british films. Only now could i appreciate the artistry of all those clever matte effects. Dunn speaks to the audience at the beginning and end of the film, telling us at first that it is a ship of fools and that we may find ourselves in some of the characters.
The story involves people from different parts of society the older germans that are pronazi, the jewish salesman, the young idealist painter, the childless couple with a dog that they. Find movie and film cast and crew information for ship of fools 1965 stanley kramer on allmovie. Ship of fools, also had a large cast of international stars, including vivien leigh, simone signoret, jose ferrer, lee marvin, george segal, oskar werner, heinz ruhmann and michael dunn. Huw spanner recently came across letters from the western front, written by his greatuncle, a devout evangelical christian. When an eclectic group of passengers boards a cruise ship bound for prewar germany, they form a microcosm of 1930s society. That formula worked well for stanley kramer in 1965. Oct 14, 2010 i recently saw the 1965 film ship of fools highly recommended, which tells the tales of a bunch of misfits on a german cruise ship prewwii. Directed by stanley kramer, this 1965 film deals with a german ship heading to its port in.
Were building a new ship of fools, complete with a comedy and comment blog. With elizabeth taylor, richard burton, eva marie saint, charles bronson. One passenger, a mysterious countess simone signoret, is headed for a. The allegory is intended to represent the problems of governance prevailing in a political system not based on expert knowledge, such as democracies. With vivien leigh, simone signoret, jose ferrer, lee marvin. A varied group of passengers boarding a ship bound for prewwii germany represents a microcosm of early 1930s society.
The music score by ernest gold is mostly chamber music a few strings and piano, not the usual large orchestra. Film posters, movie photo, i movie, heinz ruhmann, vivien leigh movies, lee marvin. Ship of fools 1965 movie clip you may even find yourself. Ship of fools is a 1965 drama film directed by stanley kramer, set on board an ocean liner bound to germany from mexico in 1933. A young american woman, jenny, is traveling with the man. Nominated for 8 academy awards, this 1965 starstudded powerhouse drama features a magnificent main title, a memorable love theme, and more original viennese waltzes and dance cues than you can shake a ship at. Porters first and only fulllength novel, ship of fools, was inspired by an ocean voyage she made from mexico to germany in 1931. Watch the video for ship of fools from bob segers night moves for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Ship of fools the 1965 movie, trailers, videos and more at yidio. A freespirited single mother forms a connection with the wedded headmaster of an episcopalian boarding school in monterey, california. Oskar werner, vivien leigh, lee marvin, simone signoret, jose ferrer, elizabeth ashley, george segal, and michael dunn.
Ok, but wouldnt that make it like almost every other bit of the bbc. We are a bluesrock band based in the south of france. May have minor damage to jewel case including scuffs or cracks, or to the item cover including. Passengers on a ship traveling from mexico to europe in the 1930s represent society at large in that era. Among the many passengers are vivian leigh in only her third american film, following her oscarwinning roles in gone with the wind, best actress 1940 and a streetcar named desire, best. Ship of fools 1965 also deserved but did not get, sadly multiple best actor and best actress awards best supporting actor actress awards, also. Tcm messageboards post your comments here add your comment share. Ship of fools based on the novel by katherine ann porter which became a national bestseller within days of publication, ship of fools is set in 1933 aboard a luxury liner bound from mexico to germany. Ship of fools soundtrack 1965 movie soundtracks for sale.
Ship of fools is one of the mostdesired scores by the incrediblytalented ernest gold. Most of the scenes take place on the first class deck, among the upper middleclass passengers there. It was the bestselling american novel of 1962 and was adapted into a popular film starring vivien leigh in 1965. Scenes of ship of fools 1965 for the best quality vintage movie stills please visit.
The location scenes between nazerman and the woman welfare worker who tries to. It was directed by stanley kramer, and starred vivien leigh as mrs. Three splendid specimens from fergus butlergallies celebrated field guide to the english clergy. Its ensemble cast includes vivien leigh, jose ferrer, simone signoret, and lee marvin. Powerhouse indicators bluray of ship of fools presents stanley kramers starpower prestige picture in the best possible light. Dec 27, 2010 49 videos play all ship of fools 1965 full movie nahajayauahahaja kaiajauahanaban ripping yarns season 1 episode 3escape from stalag luft 112b duration. Barbara luna discusses ship of fools 1965 duration. Apr 17, 2014 49 videos play all ship of fools 1965 full movie nahajayauahahaja kaiajauahanaban. Mary treadwell leigh, in her final role, a bitter, latemiddleaged. Ship of fools 1965149 min drama romance war october 1965 austria 7. The proper aspect ratio helps a lot as well, to keep all those shipboard scenes from looking like tvs the love boat. Porter began work on the novel in 1941 and it took her twenty years to complete. Simone signoret whos on her way to prison romances the ships doctor oskar werner to get narcotics. All in all, ship of fools is a classic movie by an excellent director and its loaded with stars.
Directed by stanley kramer, this 1965 film deals with a german ship heading to its port in bremerhaven in 1933 and the lives of some of its passengers. The allegory is intended to represent the problems of governance prevailing in a political system not based on expert knowledge, such as democracies theres the shipowner, larger and stronger than everyone in the ship, but somewhat deaf and rather shortsighted, with a. Ship of fools kappa mikey episode, the fourth episode of the animated sitcom kappa mikey. Cast and crew credits for ship of fools, 1965, directed by stanley kramer, with vivien leigh, simone signoret, jose ferrer, at turner classic movies. Ship of fools, by the grateful dead from the 1974 album grateful dead from the mars hotel. Find out how you can support us on this exciting new voyage. Leigh as a lonely fortysomething woman hoping shes still desirable but trying to keep her dignity about it. Ship of fools is an allegory that has long been a fixture in western literature and art. It follows a group of voyagers heading from mexico via cuba to bremerhaven, germany. Simon jenkins delves into his copy of hymns ancient and freudian, and discovers that sex and hymns have a lot more in common than you might think. Im pleased to give ship of fools my highest recommendation and name it best of the month. Lee marvin in ship of fools 1965 buddy hackett and his wife sherry cohen at the. Ship of fools 1965 when an eclectic group of passengers boards a cruise ship bound for prewar germany, they form a microcosm of 1930s society.
Opening scenes on the liner off mexico, 1933, philosopher glocken michael dunn speaking to the camera, then schumann oskar werner with captain thiele charles korvin, in stanley kramers ship of fools, 1965, from katherine ann porters play. A star studded extravaganza this time on a cruise ship during the time just before world war ii. A young american woman, jenny, is traveling with the man she loves, david. The ship is a hot bed of disillusionment, prejudice and delusions of grandeur. Ship of fools is a 1965 allstar ensemble drama about the passengers on a liner bound for germany from mexico in 1933. Ship of fools is free, but staying afloat costs money. Jan 17, 2015 49 videos play all ship of fools 1965 full movie nahajayauahahaja kaiajauahanaban. In the high class section are several welltodo people, while below deck are a horde of sugar field workers returning to spain after a season of work in cuba. Whether its cracking open a crab or grabbing the last calamari ring. I recently saw the 1965 film ship of fools highly recommended, which tells the tales of a bunch of misfits on a german cruise ship prewwii.
Jan 20, 2016 scenes of ship of fools 1965 for the best quality vintage movie stills please visit. Ship of fools shares its disc with lilith, a 1964 black and white drama adapted and directed by robert rossen from the second novel of j. Ship of fools 1965 stanley kramer cast and crew allmovie. Some of the passengers she encountered on the ship became the models for the characters in ship of fools. The action of the film takes place entirely on board between veracruz, mexico, and bremerhaven, germany. It opens with young, handsome, quietly traumatized army veteran vincent bruce warren beatty seeking employment at poplar lodge, a. The film was nominated for eight academy awards in 1966, including for best picture, best actor for oskar werner and best actress for simone signoret, and best supporting actor for michael dunn. Ship of fools on dvd 043396106321 from sony pictures home entertainment.
Ship of fools soundtrack cd details and availability. Ship of fools is set on a german ocean liner, during the nazi regime of the 1930s. Ship of fools is a cruiseboard drama filmed in 1965, but set in 1933. The first person the audience sees in ship of fools is dwarf michael dunn, who speaks to viewers directly and acts as a greek chorus throughout the film. Ship of fools it may be, but it is also a ship of stars. Nearly all of her work in american films depicted her as a vulnerable and often brutalized southern woman, sexually victimized by clark gable in gone with the wind 1939, marlon brando in a streetcar named desire 1951 and lee marvin in ship of fools 1965. Sonytristars 2003 dvd pales before this fine new transfer.