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.