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The Ship That Died of Shame, released in the United States as PT Raiders, is a black-and-white 1955 Ealing Studios crime film directed by Basil Dearden and starring Richard Attenborough, George Baker, Bill Owen and Virginia McKenna.
Oct 29, 2023 · The Ship That Died Of Shame The wartime crew of a motor gunboat buy the vessel and go into post-war business as smugglers. Starring: Richard Attenborough, Virginia McKenna, George Baker
- 92 min
PT Raiders (1955) is a crime drama based on a true story of a trio of ex-servicemen who use a former Royal Navy Motor Gun Boat for smuggling. The film explores the moral dilemmas and dangers of their illegal activities and the fate of their ship.
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- Adventure, Crime, Drama
- Basil Dearden
- 1956-01-30
After World War II, veteran George Hoskins (Richard Attenborough) persuades his skipper, Bill Randall (George Baker), to use their old naval ship for a small-time smuggling operation. But the ...
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- Basil Dearden
- Action, Adventure, Crime, Drama
- Richard Attenborough
After World War II, the former crew of a British gunboat buy the vessel and use it in a smuggling ring — but the ship seems to have a mind of its own. Watch trailers & learn more.
- Basil Dearden
Nov 19, 2012 · The film follows the fate of a Royal Navy gun boat and its crew after the war, as they face unemployment, black market and gangsters. It contrasts with the nostalgic 1950s war movies and reveals the disillusionment and cynicism of Britain's golden years.
Based on a short story by Nicholas Monsarrat (author of The Cruel Sea) and directed by Basil Dearden (The Blue Lamp, The League Of Gentleman) The Ship That Died Of Shame takes place during the...
