Movie Description

Das Totenschiff

(1959)

Overview

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

Cast

Facts

Original TitleDas Totenschiff

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1959-10-01

Original LanguageUnknown

Runtime 01h 38m

Production CompaniesUFA,Producciones José Kohn

Genres

  • Adventure
  • Drama