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.

Genre: Drama, History, War

Director: Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger

Actors: John Gregson, Anthony Quayle, Peter Finch, Ian Hunter, Jack Gwillim, Bernard Lee, H.M.S. Sheffield, I.N.S. Delhi, H.M.S. Jamaica, H.M.S. Cumberland

Release date: 1956-10-30

Country of origin: United Kingdom

Length: 1h 59m

Ratings:

• 6.6/10
• 82%