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Ship of Fools (1995): Cast

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Ship of Fools is a 1995 drama directed by Ricardo Wullicher, starring Marisa Paredes as Julia Márquez, Miguel Ángel Solá and Fernando Guillén. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes.

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Ship of Fools (1995) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 44m (104 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
Spanish
After the credits
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The story

What Is Ship of Fools About?

The premise of Ship of Fools without spoilers.

In a Patagonian town in southern Argentina, a Mapuche chief sets fire to a tourist complex and is jailed. While imprisoned he awaits Caleuche, the legendary Ship of Fools that empowers him. A white female lawyer defends him, arguing he acted in self‑defense because the development threatened his people's sacred burial grounds.

Ship of Fools Themes & Keywords

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  • indian burial ground
  • burial ground
  • ground
  • indian burial
  • argentina
  • santiago de estero
  • native american
  • native american legend
  • american indian
  • courtroom
  • colonization
  • arson
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Cast & crew

Ship of Fools Cast & Characters

Marisa Paredes leads the cast as Julia Márquez, with Miguel Ángel Solá as Dr. Viale and Fernando Guillén as Agustín Márquez. Directed by Ricardo Wullicher; 5 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Ricardo Wullicher

More films directed by Ricardo Wullicher: House of Shadows and Quebracho.

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Ship of Fools Also Known As

Also known as “愚人船”.

Also known as
  • 愚人船

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Ship of Fools FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Ship of Fools, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Ship of Fools?

Ship of Fools runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

When was Ship of Fools released?

Ship of Fools was released on April 13, 1995.

Who directed Ship of Fools?

Ship of Fools was directed by Ricardo Wullicher.

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Who is in the cast of Ship of Fools?

Ship of Fools stars Marisa Paredes as Julia Márquez, Miguel Ángel Solá as Dr. Viale and Fernando Guillén as Agustín Márquez, among 5 credited actors.

Does Ship of Fools have a post-credit scene?

No. Ship of Fools has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Ship of Fools in?

The original language of Ship of Fools is Spanish.

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