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The Battle of the River Plate (1956)

Pursuit of the Graf Spee

6.41h 59mDrama • History • War
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Synopsis

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.

Movie Information

Director
Michael Powell
Writers
Emeric Pressburger, Michael Powell
Release Year
1956
Runtime
119 minutes
Genre
Drama, History, War
Language
EN
Country
United Kingdom
Status
Released
Rating
6.4 / 10 (70 votes)

Top 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
Peter Illing
Peter Illing
Dr. Guani, Foreign Minister, Uruguay

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