The Battle of the River Plate Poster

The Battle of the River Plate

62.00% | October 30, 1956 | Drama, History, War

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.

Featured Crew

Michael Powell
Director
Emeric Pressburger
Director
Emeric Pressburger
Writer

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

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