Review of Voyage of the Damned (1976) by Byron B — 09 Feb 2008
This is a moving that is entertaining, in a rough historical manner, about the social pressures in Nazi Germany. There was no reason that they ship could not have grounded itself in the USA nor in England.
As it was the majority (over 600 of the 937 passengers) eventually died during WWII. The idea of mutiny, taking over the ship and turning it due West into the United States shore, thereby grounding it, was the best idea.
Once grounded, the lifeboats could have been lowered and the passengers could then land, as refugees. What was lacking was a little bit of good old Israeli determination and willfullness to not allow decisions concerning their people to be made by others.
As such, such games as were played then would not be allowed to continue in such manner today. Interesting film, a little melodramatic. NIce to see James Mason, a young Fate Dunnaway and a 30's ambience in this film.
This review of Voyage of the Damned (1976) was written by Byron B on 09 Feb 2008.
Voyage of the Damned has generally received mixed reviews.
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