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The Battle of the River Plate

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DramaHistoryWar
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In the early years of the World War II, the Royal Navy is fighting a desperate battle to keep the Atlantic convoy routes open to supply the British Isles, facing the great danger posed by the many German warships, such as the Admiral Graf Spee, which are scouring the ocean for cargo ships to sink.

10-30-1956
1h 59m
The Battle of the River Plate
Backdrop for The Battle of the River Plate

Main Cast

John Gregson

John Gregson

Captain Bell - H.M.S. Exeter

Anthony Quayle

Anthony Quayle

Commodore Harwood - H.M.S. Ajax

Ian Hunter

Ian Hunter

Captain Woodhouse - H.M.S. Ajax

Jack Gwillim

Jack Gwillim

Captain Parry - H.M.N. Z. S. Achilles

Bernard Lee

Bernard Lee

Captain Dove - M.S. Africa Shell

Lionel Murton

Lionel Murton

Mike Fowler

Anthony Bushell

Anthony Bushell

Sir Millington Drake, British Minister, Montevideo

Movie Details

Production Info

Directors:
Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
Writers:
Emeric Pressburger, Michael Powell
Production:
The Archers

Key Crew

Director:
Michael Powell
Director:
Emeric Pressburger
Writer:
Emeric Pressburger
Writer:
Michael Powell
Producer:
Michael Powell

Locations and Languages

Country:
GB
Filming:
GB
Languages:
en