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And the Ship Sails On

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

Duration

2h 09m

Release

7 Oct 1983

Country

Italy

Language

Italian

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.

Plot

In 1914, a luxury ship leaves Italy in order to scatter the ashes of a famous opera singer. A lovable bumbling journalist chronicles the voyage and meets the singer's many eccentric friends and admirers.

Cast

Freddie JonesBarbara JeffordVictor Poletti

Ratings

Internet Movie Database: 7.5/10Rotten Tomatoes: 82%

Details

Director

Federico Fellini

Writers

Federico FelliniTonino Guerra

Awards

11 wins & 6 nominations
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