Storyline
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.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
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
Frequently Asked Questions
The Silver Fleet was released on June 16, 1943.
The runtime of The Silver Fleet is 1h 24m.
The Silver Fleet is a Drama, War movie.
The Silver Fleet has a rating of 6.4 out of 10 on TMDB.
The Silver Fleet is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
The Silver Fleet was directed by Vernon Sewell.
The main cast of The Silver Fleet includes Ralph Richardson, Googie Withers, Esmond Knight.
The Silver Fleet is originally in English.