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Cast
John Gregson
as Captain Bell - H.M.S. Exeter
Anthony Quayle
as Commodore Harwood - H.M.S. Ajax
Ian Hunter
as Captain Woodhouse - H.M.S. Ajax
Jack Gwillim
as Captain Parry - H.M.N. Z. S. Achilles
Bernard Lee
as Captain Dove - M.S. Africa Shell
Lionel Murton
as Mike Fowler
Anthony Bushell
as Sir Millington Drake, British Minister, Montevideo
Peter Illing
as Dr. Guani, Foreign Minister, Uruguay
Michael Goodliffe
as Captain McCall, R.N., British Naval Attache, Buenos Aires
Patrick Macnee
as Lieutenant Commander Medley, R.N.
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1956
Runtime1h 59m
LanguageGerman
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, History, War
Votes72
DirectorEmeric Pressburger, Michael Powell
WritersEmeric Pressburger, Michael Powell
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.4 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Battle of the River Plate
About The Battle of the River Plate
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 by Emeric Pressburger, Michael Powell, The Battle of the River Plate leans on a strong ensemble — John Gregson, Anthony Quayle, Ian Hunter — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1956.
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