The Battle of the River Plate(1956)
“Pursuit of the Graf Spee”
Overview
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.
Director
Michael Powell
Studio
The Archers
Budget
$280K
Revenue
$750K
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.
John Chandos
as Dr. Langmann, German Minister, Montevideo
Douglas Wilmer
as M. Desmoulins, French Minister, Montevideo
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1956
Runtime
1h 59m
Language
German
Rating
6.4 / 10
Budget
$280K
Box Office
$750K
Production Companies
The Archers
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Battle of the River Plate?▼
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What is The Battle of the River Plate about?▼
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.
Who directed The Battle of the River Plate?▼
The Battle of the River Plate was directed by Michael Powell and released in 1956. It is a drama, history, war film.
How long is The Battle of the River Plate?▼
The Battle of the River Plate has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).
Who stars in The Battle of the River Plate?▼
The cast of The Battle of the River Plate includes 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 and more.
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