The Ship That Died of Shame (1955)

Dir: Basil Dearden Crime / Drama stars 3

Overview

The Ship That Died of Shame is a British crime film first released in 1955, directed by Basil Dearden. The film is based on a novel by Nicholas Monsarrat and stars Richard Attenborough, Bill Owen, Virginia McKenna, Roland Culver and Bernard Lee. It has also been released under the title: PT Raiders. Our overall rating for this film is: good.

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Credits

Director: Basil Dearden
Script: Basil Dearden, Nicholas Monsarrat (novel), Michael Relph, John Whiting
Photo: Gordon Dines
Music: William Alwyn
Cast: Richard Attenborough (George Hoskins), Bill Owen (Birdie (coxswain of 1087)), Virginia McKenna (Helen Randall), Roland Culver (Maj. Fordyce), Bernard Lee (Customs Officer Brewster), Ralph Truman (Sir Richard), John Chandos (Raines (fugitive killer)), Harold Goodwin (Customs officer #2), John Longden (Detective), Alfie Bass (Sailor on 1087), John Boxer (Customs man), Stratford Johns (Garage worker), David Langton (Man in Coastal Forces Club bar)
Country: UK
Language: English
Runtime: 95 min; B&W
Aka: PT Raiders

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