The Silver Fleet

6.419431h 24mDramaWar

The Silver Fleet (1943) is a drama, war film directed by Vernon Sewell, Gordon Wellesley rated 6.4/10.

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.

Released: 1943-06-16

Duration: 1h 24m

Genre: Drama, War

Country: United Kingdom

Director: Vernon Sewell, Gordon Wellesley

Writer: Gordon Wellesley, Emeric Pressburger, Vernon Sewell

Cast: Ralph Richardson, Googie Withers, Esmond Knight, Beresford Egan, Frederick Burtwell, Kathleen Byron

Production: The Archers, General Film Distributors, Royal Navy