The Battle of the River Plate

The Battle of the River Plate

1/11/1957 1h 59m 6.2/10

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

Top Billed Cast

Anthony Quayle

Anthony Quayle

Commodore Harwood - H.M.S. Ajax

Bernard Lee

Bernard Lee

Captain Dove - M.S. Africa Shell

Jack Gwillim

Jack Gwillim

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

John Gregson

John Gregson

Captain Bell - H.M.S. Exeter

Lionel Murton

Lionel Murton

Mike Fowler

Ian Hunter

Ian Hunter

Captain Woodhouse - H.M.S. Ajax

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