The Battle of the River Plate

“Pursuit of the Graf Spee”

6.2

1956

1h 59m

DramaHistoryWar

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.

Key Crew

Director

Emeric Pressburger

Producers

Michael Powell

Emeric Pressburger

Writers

Emeric Pressburger

Michael Powell

Cinematography

Christopher Challis

Music

Brian Easdale

Cast (39)

John Gregson

Captain Bell - H.M.S. Exeter

Anthony Quayle

Commodore Harwood - H.M.S. Ajax

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