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And the Ship Sails On

And the Ship Sails On

One of the world's great directors invites you to join him on a voyage...

19837.22h 8m

Overview

In 1914, a cruise ship sets sail from Naples to spread the ashes of beloved opera singer Edmea Tetua near Erimo, the isle of her birth. During the voyage, the eclectic array of passengers discovers a group of Serbian refugees aboard the vessel. Peace and camaraderie abound until the ship is descended upon by an Austrian flagship. The Serbians are forced to board it, but naturally they resist, igniting a skirmish that ends in destruction.

Directed by Federico Fellini
Written by Federico Fellini, Tonino Guerra
Produced by Franco Cristaldi
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Top Cast

Freddie Jones

Freddie Jones

Orlando

Barbara Jefford

Barbara Jefford

Ildebranda Cuffari

Victor Poletti

Victor Poletti

Aureliano Fuciletto

Peter Cellier

Peter Cellier

Sir Reginald J. Dongby

Elisa Mainardi

Elisa Mainardi

Teresa Valegnani

Norma West

Norma West

Lady Violet Dongby Albertini

Paolo Paoloni

Paolo Paoloni

Il Maestro Albertini

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Sarah-Jane Varley

Dorotea

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Fiorenzo Serra

Il Granduca

Pina Bausch

Pina Bausch

Principessa Lherimia

Themes & Keywords

shipcruiseboat accident

About And the Ship Sails On

And the Ship Sails On is a comedy, drama film released in 1983 exploring themes of ship, cruise, boat accident. Directed by Federico Fellini, it stars Freddie Jones, Barbara Jefford, Victor Poletti. In 1914, a cruise ship sets sail from Naples to spread the ashes of beloved opera singer Edmea Tetua near Erimo, the isle of her birth. During the voyage, the eclectic array of passengers discovers a group of Serbian refugees aboard the vessel. Peace and camaraderie abound until the ship is descended upon by an Austrian flagship. The Serbians are forced to board it, but naturally they resist, igniting a skirmish that ends in destruction.

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