Martha (1967)

Directed by

Erik Balling

Genre

comedy film, family film

Country

Denmark

Runtime

1h 33m

Rated

A

Rating

6.9 of 10 from 17 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

An aging tramp steamer's eccentric crew enjoy a carefree life sailing the Mediterranean. Their relaxed routine is threatened when the ship's strict owner comes aboard.

lightheartedwhimsicalnostalgicgentleplayfulsunnylaid-backaffectionate

What happens

Martha (Original title: S/S Martha) is a 1967 Danish comedy film directed by Erik Balling and starring Ove Sprogøe. The film centres on the crew of an aging Danish tramp steamer plying the Mediterranean Sea, the SS Martha. Forgotten by the ship's owners, the eccentric crew enjoy life and indulge each other's foibles - until the company's strict owner arrives, putting their carefree life in jeopardy. The film enjoys a cult following, especially among mariners and has inspired fan clubs in Denmark and Sweden as well as a replica restaurant in Svendborg. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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