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"The Silver Fleet (1943) ... Ralph Richardson ... VCI & Rank Collection (2011)",
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This review is from: Silver Fleet: The Rank Collection (DVD)
VCI Entertainment and The Rank Collection presents "THE SILVER FLEET" (1943) (88 min/B&W) -- Starring: Ralph Richardson, Googie Withers, Esmond Knight, Beresford Egan, Frederick Burtwell, Kathleen Byron, Willem Akkerman, Dorothy Gordon, Charles Victor, John LongdenDirected by: Vernon Campbell Sewell & Gordon Wellesley (VCI's slant on the synopsis) Set during the occupation of Holland during World War II, Ralph Richardson, in a very charismatic role, stars as the owner of a Dutch shipyard who pretends to collaborate with the Nazis in order to protect his wife and fellow workers. Inspired by the memory of the Dutch historical hero Piet Hein, he forms a complicated plan to double cross the Nazis and to sabotage the two submarines he's been ordered to build for them. The Silver Fleet a lesser known World War II film, but very well done with an excellent cast, great direction and a screenplay that has non-stop scenes loaded with tension. Ralph Richardson gives one of his best performances of his career. A truly rousing and patriotic WWII film, with an ending that is quite moving. This film has long been under appreciated. Special footnote: ~ Esmond Knight, who had lost an eye during the war, had not yet regained the use of his remaining eye when he played the role of Von Schiffer. Playing his part completely blind, there is only one scene when the audience can guess Knight's disability. It occurs quite briefly when Knight, about to go through a doorway, is gently steered through the door by a fellow actor. BIOS: 1. Ralph Richardson Date of Birth: 19 December 1902 - Tivoli Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, UK Date of Death: 10 October 1983 - Marylebone, London, England, UK 2. Googie Withers Date of Birth: 12 March 1917 - Karachi, British India. [now in Pakistan] Date of Death: 15 July 2011 - Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 3. Esmond Knight Date of Birth: 4 May 1906 - East Sheen, Surrey, England, UK Date of Death: 23 February 1987 - London, England, UK 4. Vernon Sewell (Director) Date of Birth: 4 July 1903 - London, England, UK Date of Death: 21 June 2001 - Durban, South Africa 5. Gordon Wellesley (Director) Date of Birth: 8 December 1906 - Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Date of Death: October 1980 - London, England, UK Mr. Jim's Ratings: Quality of Picture & Sound: 5 Stars Performance: 5 Stars Story & Screenplay: 5 Stars Overall: 5 Stars [Original Music, Cinematography & Film Editing] Total Time: 88 min on DVD ~ VCI Entertainment ~ (November 15, 2011)
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"The Silver Fleet (1943) ... Ralph Richardson ... VCI & Rank Collection (2011)",
By J. Lovins "Mr. Jim" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Silver Fleet: The Rank Collection (DVD)
VCI Entertainment and The Rank Collection presents "THE SILVER FLEET" (1943) (88 min/B&W) -- Starring: Ralph Richardson, Googie Withers, Esmond Knight, Beresford Egan, Frederick Burtwell, Kathleen Byron, Willem Akkerman, Dorothy Gordon, Charles Victor, John LongdenDirected by: Vernon Campbell Sewell & Gordon Wellesley (VCI's slant on the synopsis) Set during the occupation of Holland during World War II, Ralph Richardson, in a very charismatic role, stars as the owner of a Dutch shipyard who pretends to collaborate with the Nazis in order to protect his wife and fellow workers. Inspired by the memory of the Dutch historical hero Piet Hein, he forms a complicated plan to double cross the Nazis and to sabotage the two submarines he's been ordered to build for them. The Silver Fleet a lesser known World War II film, but very well done with an excellent cast, great direction and a screenplay that has non-stop scenes loaded with tension. Ralph Richardson gives one of his best performances of his career. A truly rousing and patriotic WWII film, with an ending that is quite moving. This film has long been under appreciated. Special footnote: ~ Esmond Knight, who had lost an eye during the war, had not yet regained the use of his remaining eye when he played the role of Von Schiffer. Playing his part completely blind, there is only one scene when the audience can guess Knight's disability. It occurs quite briefly when Knight, about to go through a doorway, is gently steered through the door by a fellow actor. BIOS: 1. Ralph Richardson Date of Birth: 19 December 1902 - Tivoli Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, UK Date of Death: 10 October 1983 - Marylebone, London, England, UK 2. Googie Withers Date of Birth: 12 March 1917 - Karachi, British India. [now in Pakistan] Date of Death: 15 July 2011 - Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 3. Esmond Knight Date of Birth: 4 May 1906 - East Sheen, Surrey, England, UK Date of Death: 23 February 1987 - London, England, UK 4. Vernon Sewell (Director) Date of Birth: 4 July 1903 - London, England, UK Date of Death: 21 June 2001 - Durban, South Africa 5. Gordon Wellesley (Director) Date of Birth: 8 December 1906 - Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Date of Death: October 1980 - London, England, UK Mr. Jim's Ratings: Quality of Picture & Sound: 5 Stars Performance: 5 Stars Story & Screenplay: 5 Stars Overall: 5 Stars [Original Music, Cinematography & Film Editing] Total Time: 88 min on DVD ~ VCI Entertainment ~ (November 15, 2011) 58 of 61 people found the following review helpful
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Interesting movie for WWII enthusiasts,
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I really like this movie for an interesting change of pace from a typical WWII battle movie. The story-line is interesting and suspenseful and I understand from other sources is based on a true story. Ralph Richardson is an accomplished London stage actor of the time and appears in many WWII movies. Esmond Knight who lost an eye in WWII and has not recovered vision in the other eye is essentially acting blind in this movie and as such does a great job. I was particularly interested in authenticity as the movie was released in 1943, however, I was pleased as parts of the movie depicted life in the Netherlands during Nazi occupation. This movie has historical significance other than just the story as I understand all information and films released to the public during the war years in Britain came under the scrutiny of the MoI (Ministry of Information). Therefore it is my belief that other than mere entertainment value the movie's purpose was that of a morale booster especially considering D Day was just months away.
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The Brave,
By Bank SA "Lyla Rhodes" - Published on Amazon.com
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I thoroughly enjoyed this Film.It makes one wonder what the People endured against This horrible Nazi reign. Perhaps this film could be called "Minor", BUT Brave applied to the people of Holland & Belgium & France.Other facts too that we may never fully appreciate what other stories that have never been told. Wonderful Film.L.Rhodes.
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