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The Battle of the River Plate (1956)

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.

  • Drama
  • History
  • War

Top billed cast

  • Photo of John GregsonJohn GregsonCaptain Bell - H.M.S. Exeter
  • Photo of Anthony QuayleAnthony QuayleCommodore Harwood - H.M.S. Ajax
  • Photo of Ian HunterIan HunterCaptain Woodhouse - H.M.S. Ajax
  • Photo of Jack GwillimJack GwillimCaptain Parry - H.M.N. Z. S. Achilles
  • Photo of Bernard LeeBernard LeeCaptain Dove - M.S. Africa Shell
  • Photo of Lionel MurtonLionel MurtonMike Fowler
  • Photo of Anthony BushellAnthony BushellSir Millington Drake, British Minister, Montevideo
  • Photo of Peter IllingPeter IllingDr. Guani, Foreign Minister, Uruguay
  • Photo of Michael GoodliffeMichael GoodliffeCaptain McCall, R.N., British Naval Attache, Buenos Aires
  • Photo of Patrick MacneePatrick MacneeLieutenant Commander Medley, R.N.

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