The Battle of the River Plate
"Pursuit of the Graf Spee"
Overview
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.
About The Battle of the River Plate (1956)
Released in 1956, The Battle of the River Plate is a drama, history and war film from The Archers (United Kingdom). It was directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger and written by Emeric Pressburger and Michael Powell. The cast is led by John Gregson, Anthony Quayle, Ian Hunter, Jack Gwillim and Bernard Lee. With a runtime of 1h 59m, the film averages 6.4/10 across 74 TMDB ratings. It was made on a budget of $280,000 and went on to gross $750,000 worldwide.
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