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The Battle of the River Plate

“Pursuit of the Graf Spee”

★ 6.4 / 10 (75 votes)October 30, 1956119 minEN
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.

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Movie facts

Release dateOctober 30, 1956
StatusReleased
Runtime119 min
Rating★ 6.4 / 10
CertificationNR
Original languageGerman, English, Spanish
CountryUnited Kingdom
Budget$280,000
Revenue$750,000
ProductionThe Archers
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Crew

Director

Emeric Pressburger, Michael Powell

Writers

Emeric Pressburger, Michael Powell

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Cast

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