The Battle of the River Plate

Pursuit of the Graf Spee

19561h 59m6.4(74 votes)

DramaHistoryWar

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.

The Battle of the River Plate (1956) is a drama, history, and war film directed by Emeric Pressburger. It stars John Gregson, Anthony Quayle, and Ian Hunter. The film runs for 1 hour 59 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.4 out of 10 from 74 votes.

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Director

Emeric Pressburger

Cast

John Gregson

Captain Bell - H.M.S. Exeter

Anthony Quayle

Commodore Harwood - H.M.S. Ajax

Ian Hunter

Captain Woodhouse - H.M.S. Ajax

Jack Gwillim

Captain Parry - H.M.N. Z. S. Achilles

Bernard Lee

Captain Dove - M.S. Africa Shell

Lionel Murton

Mike Fowler

Anthony Bushell

Sir Millington Drake, British Minister, Montevideo

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Who stars in The Battle of the River Plate?

The Battle of the River Plate stars John Gregson, Anthony Quayle, Ian Hunter, and Jack Gwillim, and was directed by Emeric Pressburger.

How long is The Battle of the River Plate?

The Battle of the River Plate has a runtime of 1 hour 59 minutes.

When did The Battle of the River Plate come out?

The Battle of the River Plate was released in 1956.

What genre is The Battle of the River Plate?

The Battle of the River Plate is a drama, history, and war film.

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The Battle of the River Plate holds an average audience score of 6.4 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.