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Ship of Fools

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.

Original title: Ship of Fools

8

nominations

25%

winning rate

2

wins

Academy Awards #38 - 1966

Award People Status
Best Picture Stanley Kramer - as producer(s)
Best Actor in a Leading Role Oskar Werner
Best Actress in a Leading Role Simone Signoret
Best Actor in a Supporting Role Michael Dunn
Best Adapted Screenplay Abby Mann
Best Cinematography (Black and White) Ernest Laszlo Winner
Best Production Design (Black and White) Robert Clatworthy, Joseph Kish Winner
Best Costume Design (Black and White) Jean Louis, Bill Thomas

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