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The Battle of the River Plate
Pursuit of the Graf Spee
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.
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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.
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Cast
John GregsonCaptain Bell - H.M.S. Exeter
Anthony QuayleCommodore Harwood - H.M.S. Ajax
Ian HunterCaptain Woodhouse - H.M.S. Ajax
Jack GwillimCaptain Parry - H.M.N. Z. S. Achilles
Bernard LeeCaptain Dove - M.S. Africa Shell
Lionel MurtonMike Fowler
Anthony BushellSir Millington Drake, British Minister, Montevideo
Peter IllingDr. Guani, Foreign Minister, UruguayCredits
- Directed by
- Emeric Pressburger, Michael Powell
- Written by
- Emeric Pressburger, Michael Powell
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $280K
- Box office
- $750K
Production
- The Archers
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