CinemaOSMovie · 1956 · 1h 59m · NR
The Battle of the River Plate

Pursuit of the Graf Spee

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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.

Directed byMichael Powell, Emeric Pressburger

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 59m
Language
EN
Released
October 30, 1956
Budget
$280,000
Revenue
$750,000
Studios
The Archers

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The Battle of the River Plate (1956) - Sending ships to the bottom

The Battle of the River Plate (1956) - Sending ships to the bottom

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
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

Peter Illing

Peter Illing

Dr. Guani, Foreign Minister, Uruguay

Michael Goodliffe

Michael Goodliffe

Captain McCall, R.N., British Naval Attache, Buenos Aires

Patrick Macnee

Patrick Macnee

Lieutenant Commander Medley, R.N.

Creative team
Directed by
Michael Powell
Michael Powell
Emeric Pressburger
Emeric Pressburger
Written by
Emeric Pressburger
Emeric Pressburger
Michael Powell
Michael Powell
Produced by
Emeric Pressburger
Emeric Pressburger
Michael Powell
Michael Powell

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