Quick facts
- Released
- June 16, 1943
- Runtime
- 84 min
- Box office
- $5.8M
- IMDb
- tt0036356
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Language
- English
- Studio
- The Archers, General Film Distributors, Royal Navy, Royal Netherland Government
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
Neville Mapp
Joop
Ivor Barnard
Admiral
John Carol
Johann
Philip Leaver
Chief of Police
Lawrence O'Madden
Captain Schneider
Anthony Eustrel
Lieutenant Wernicke
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Frequently asked questions
- What is The Silver Fleet about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Silver Fleet?
- The Silver Fleet was directed by Vernon Sewell, Gordon Wellesley.
- Who stars in The Silver Fleet?
- The Silver Fleet stars Ralph Richardson, Googie Withers, Esmond Knight, Beresford Egan.
- When was The Silver Fleet released?
- The Silver Fleet is a 1943 drama, war film.
- Where can I watch The Silver Fleet?
- You can watch The Silver Fleet with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.