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The Ship That Died of Shame

Name: The Ship That Died of Shame
Director: Basil Dearden
Released: 1955
Duration: 95 min

Representation Score

0.6/10

Minimal

1955

Director

Basil Dearden

Runtime

95 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Basil Dearden’s crime noir reflects the social norms of mid-1950s Britain, emphasizing traditional hierarchies and a male-dominated crew. The film does not engage with diverse identities such as racial, LGBTQ+, or disabled characters. Instead, it adheres closely to the conventions of its time, avoiding broader systemic or cultural critiques.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Ship That Died of Shame have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any queer identities or same-sex relationships, focusing instead on a male-dominated criminal world.

How does The Ship That Died of Shame portray gender?

Limited

Female characters are limited to supporting roles, serving mainly as domestic figures or love interests, with little influence over the main plot.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Ship That Died of Shame?

Minimal

The cast and setting are predominantly white, with no representation of diverse racial backgrounds or non-white perspectives.

How does The Ship That Died of Shame represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film examines the conflict between law and crime through a procedural lens, focusing on the mechanics of smuggling without broader cultural critique.

Does The Ship That Died of Shame include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no visible or neurodivergent disabilities among the characters, presenting a standard view of able-bodied individuals involved in criminal activities.

Present on Screen

The film adheres effectively to the conventions of mid-1950s crime noir.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks racial and ethnic diversity among the central characters.
Female characters have minimal influence over the main plot, confined to secondary roles.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth perspectives.
No depiction of physical or neurodivergent disabilities is present.

Official Synopsis

After World War II the crew of a motor gunboat join together to buy their old vessel and go into business for themselves. This may sound like a laudable scheme, but the business they choose to go into is smuggling.

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