(The Silver Fleet)

Content: 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.

Countries:

United Kingdom

Genres:

Drama,

War

Runtime:

84 minutes

Year:

1943

Directors:

Vernon Sewell

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Production companies:

The Archers,

General Film Distributors,

Royal Navy,

Royal Netherland Government

Actors:

Jaap van Leyden

Helène van Leyden

Von Schiffer

Krampf

Captain Müller

Crews:

Writer

Director

Editor

Production Design

Production Manager