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The Ship That Died of Shame
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The Ship That Died of Shame

1955-04-19 · 95 min · ★ 7.3

Drama · Crime · Thriller

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.

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Directors
Basil Dearden
Production companies
Ealing Studios
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

George BakerGeorge BakerBill Randall
Richard AttenboroughRichard AttenboroughGeorge Hoskins
Bill OwenBill OwenBirdie
Virginia McKennaVirginia McKennaHelen Randall
Roland CulverRoland CulverMaj. Fordyce
Bernard LeeBernard LeeCustoms Officer Brewster
Ralph TrumanRalph TrumanSir Richard
John ChandosJohn ChandosRaines
Harold GoodwinHarold GoodwinCustoms Officer
John LongdenJohn LongdenDetective
Alfie BassAlfie BassSailor (uncredited)
Stratford JohnsStratford JohnsGarage Worker (uncredited)

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