“Pursuit of the Graf Spee”
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The Battle of the River Plate (1956) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
The Battle of the River Plate at a Glance
The Battle of the River Plate is a 1956 drama, history and war film directed by Emeric Pressburger and Michael Powell, featuring John Gregson, Anthony Quayle and Ian Hunter. It has a runtime of 1 hour 59 minutes and premiered on October 30, 1956. The Battle of the River Plate is rated 6.4/10 by TMDB users across 74 votes and is rated NR in the United States.
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Storyline & 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.
Where “The Battle of the River Plate” Fits in the 123Movies Catalog
John Gregson
Captain Bell - H.M.S. Exeter
Anthony Quayle
Commodore Harwood - H.M.S. Ajax
Ian Hunter
Captain Woodhouse - H.M.S. Ajax
Jack Gwillim
Captain Parry - H.M.N. Z. S. Achilles
Bernard Lee
Captain Dove - M.S. Africa Shell
Lionel Murton
Mike Fowler
Anthony Bushell
Sir Millington Drake, British Minister, Montevideo
Peter Illing
Dr. Guani, Foreign Minister, Uruguay
Michael Goodliffe
Captain McCall, R.N., British Naval Attache, Buenos Aires
Patrick Macnee
Lieutenant Commander Medley, R.N.
John Chandos
Dr. Langmann, German Minister, Montevideo
Douglas Wilmer
M. Desmoulins, French Minister, Montevideo
Frequently Asked Questions About The Battle of the River Plate
What is the release date of The Battle of the River Plate?
The Battle of the River Plate was released on October 30, 1956.
How long is The Battle of the River Plate?
The Battle of the River Plate runs 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).
Who is in the cast of The Battle of the River Plate?
The Battle of the River Plate stars John Gregson as Captain Bell - H.M.S. Exeter, Anthony Quayle as Commodore Harwood - H.M.S. Ajax, Ian Hunter as Captain Woodhouse - H.M.S. Ajax and Jack Gwillim as Captain Parry - H.M.N. Z. S. Achilles. The cast also includes Bernard Lee, Lionel Murton, Anthony Bushell and Peter Illing.
Who directed The Battle of the River Plate?
The Battle of the River Plate was directed by Emeric Pressburger and Michael Powell. The screenplay is credited to Emeric Pressburger and Michael Powell.
What kind of movie is The Battle of the River Plate?
The Battle of the River Plate is listed on TMDB as a mix of drama, history and war.
What is The Battle of the River Plate rated?
The Battle of the River Plate is rated NR in the United States. On TMDB it has an average user score of 6.4/10 from 74 votes.
Where can I watch the The Battle of the River Plate trailer?
You can watch the trailer for The Battle of the River Plate, "The Battle of the River Plate (1956) - Sending ships to the bottom", for free on this 123Movies page. It is embedded from YouTube.
What should I watch if I liked The Battle of the River Plate?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside The Battle of the River Plate include Sink the Bismarck! (1960), The Cruel Sea (1953), Greyhound (2020), The Last Rifleman (2023) and The Scarlet and the Black (1983).
Can I stream the full movie of The Battle of the River Plate on 123Movies?
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