Ship of Fools

1965 · 149 MIN · IMDB 7.0 · 7,287 VOTES · DIR. Stanley Kramer

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Overview

Passengers on a ship traveling from Mexico to Europe in the 1930s represent society at large in that era. The crew is German, including the ship's Dr. Schumann, who falls in love with one of the passengers, La Condesa. A young American woman, Jenny, is traveling with the man she loves, David. Jenny is fascinated and puzzled by just who some of the other passengers are.

Dialogue Timeline — 1,507 lines

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00:03:20 My name is Karl Glocken, and this is a ship of fools.
00:07:48 Why is it that every charming man l meet is married?
00:11:45 Really?
00:19:12 lt is yours.
00:23:07 What are you laughing at?
00:28:02 There now, you must not mind not winning against me.
00:31:47 l told you how uncertain my life is.
00:36:05 l was full of the highest hopes and the most unbelievable innocence.
00:43:28 Dr. Schumann is a very charming man, isn't he?
00:48:35 The man's an artist. He's not gonna do anybody any harm.
00:53:32 l think l've been happiest when l was dancing.
01:01:40 What? What do you want from me? What?
01:07:00 That's what my wife says.
01:12:25 Okay, now you're at bat. The pitcher, he's out there.
01:18:06 She was so pleased for your opportunity.
01:22:51 Do you suppose we should send to inquire after him?
01:27:47 Germany is my country. My father was born in Germany.
01:33:49 l need a woman. But that's so difficult for you, isn't it?
01:38:52 Now l'm going to read to you..
01:45:26 To forgive me.
01:50:48 The first time is very important.
01:57:31 l thought you weren't bothering with that cheapskate.
02:05:54 Promise you won't laugh.
02:21:38 Nothing.

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed1,507
Dialogue density10.1 lines / min
First line00:03:20
Final line02:21:38

Production Record

DirectorStanley Kramer
LanguageEnglish
IMDb votes7,287