Voyage of the Damned (1976): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Voyage of the Damned is a 1976 war drama directed by Stuart Rosenberg, starring Oskar Werner, Faye Dunaway and Lee Grant. It runs 2 hours 35 minutes. It won 1 award from 9 nominations, among them 3 Oscar nominations. Critics gave it 31 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 35m (155 min)
- Director
- Stuart Rosenberg
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Rank Film Distributors
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Voyage of the Damned About?
The premise of Voyage of the Damned without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 1939, a ship carrying German-Jewish refugees attempts to sail from Nazi-occupied Europe to Havana. The desperate passengers hope for a new life, but their hopes are dashed as the vessel is denied entry at every port. Forced to return to Germany, the passengers face a terrifying and increasingly grim fate, one that the Nazis themselves foresee. The voyage becomes a harrowing depiction of desperation and the denial of human rights.
Voyage of the Damned Cast
Oskar Werner leads the cast, with Faye Dunaway and Lee Grant. Directed by Stuart Rosenberg; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Stuart Rosenberg
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Voyage of the Damned Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Voyage of the Damned 31 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 31 Metascore
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TMDB 60% User score
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Voyage of the Damned Plot Summary
What happens in Voyage of the Damned from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the MS St. Louis departs from the bustling port of Hamburg, Germany, it carries 937 Jewish refugees on a journey towards Havana, Cuba. Each passenger clings to a sense of desperation and hope, their dreams of safety hanging in the balance against the backdrop of Nazi anti-Semitism. What they do not realize is that this voyage is but a pawn in the Nazis’ propaganda strategy, a calculated maneuver cloaked in the guise of assistance.
Full summary
The whole story of Voyage of the Damned, scene by scene
Voyage of the Damned Awards & Nominations
Voyage of the Damned won 1 award from 9 nominations, among them 3 Oscar nominations. Its biggest night was the Golden Globes 1977, with 1 win from 6 nominations.
1 win9 nominations2 ceremonies
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Golden Globes 1977 1 win · 6 nominations- Won Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Comedy or Musical (Supporting Actress) – Katharine Ross
- Nominated Best Motion Picture – Drama
- Nominated Best Original Score
- Nominated Best Screenplay
- Nominated Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Comedy or Musical (Supporting Actor) – Oskar Werner
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Oscars 1977 3 nominations- Nominated Actress in a Supporting Role – Lee Grant
- Nominated Music (Original Score)
- Nominated Writing (Screenplay—based on material from another medium) – David Butler
Voyage of the Damned Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Imprint Blu-ray Trailer
How Well Do You Know Voyage of the Damned?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What was the main destination for the refugees aboard the MS St. Louis?
Cars in Voyage of the Damned
18 cars on screen, including the 1929 Dodge Brothers Senior Six and the 1930 Ford Model A.
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Voyage of the Damned Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “El viaje de los malditos” and “Il viaggio dei dannati”.
- Also known as
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- El viaje de los malditos
- Il viaggio dei dannati
- Reis der Verdoemden
- Przeklęty rejs
- 苦海余生
- La nave dei dannati
- Elátkozottak utazása
- Le Voyage des damnés
- מסע הארורים
- Reise der Verdammten
- Rejs wyklętych
- S/S St. Louis
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- Путешествие отверженных
- Το Ταξίδι των Καταραμένων
- De fördömdas resa
- A Viagem dos Condenados
- 세인트 루이스호의 대학살
- El viatge dels maleïts
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Voyage of the Damned FAQ: Cast, Awards & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Voyage of the Damned, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Voyage of the Damned?
Voyage of the Damned runs 2 hours 35 minutes (155 minutes).
When was Voyage of the Damned released?
Voyage of the Damned was released on December 22, 1976.
Who directed Voyage of the Damned?
Voyage of the Damned was directed by Stuart Rosenberg.
More films by Stuart Rosenberg Who is in the cast of Voyage of the Damned?
Voyage of the Damned stars Oskar Werner, Faye Dunaway and Lee Grant, among 10 credited actors.
How is Voyage of the Damned rated?
Voyage of the Damned has 31 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.
What awards did Voyage of the Damned win?
Voyage of the Damned won 1 award from 9 nominations, including Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Comedy or Musical (Supporting Actress) at the Golden Globes 1977.
Does Voyage of the Damned have a post-credit scene?
No. Voyage of the Damned has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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