Timeline
Ship of the Dead (1959) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order
- Release, runtime and language
- 1959 · 98 mins · German
- Directed by
- Georg Tressler
- Starring
- Panos Papadopulos, Mario Adorf, Horst Buchholz, Karl Lieffen, Elke Sommer, Günter Meisner
Philip Gale, an American sailor, joins the tramp cargo ship Yorikke after being recruited by Polish stoker Lawski. He and Lawski bond with a rag‑tag crew, but soon realize the vessel is barely seaworthy—a floating coffin where labor borders on slavery and officers are cynical. Their worst shock comes when a tin of plum butter from the cargo reveals a terrifying secret.
On this page (3)
Timeline
Ship of the Dead (1959) Timeline Coming Soon
The scene-by-scene timeline of Ship of the Dead (1959) is not written yet. Request it to move it up the list, or read the full plot summary in the meantime.
If you liked this
Movies Like Ship of the Dead
Similar movies to Ship of the Dead: the same genre, themes or kind of story. Each one comes with its own plot summary, timeline and ending explained.
Every angle
Ship of the Dead (1959) Explained: Plot, Timeline & Characters
Everything about Ship of the Dead in one place: what happens in the plot summary, the timeline in chronological order, the characters and meaning. What's After the Movie adds the cast, box office and post-credit scenes.
- Ship of the Dead Plot Summary What happens, from the first scene to the last, every twist included.
- Ship of the Dead Characters & Themes Who is who, where it takes place and what the movie really means.
- Ship of the Dead on What's After the Movie Cast and crew, box office, post-credit scenes and more.
Coming soon on iOS and Android
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
Plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Catch up on any movie in minutes, save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when we launch. Your email stays private, always.
Learn more about the app