Movie poster for The Battle of the River Plate
TMDb Rating
6.3/10

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The Battle of the River Plate (1956)

DramaHistoryWar
119 min

"Pursuit of the Graf Spee"

Plot Summary

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.

Director

Michael Powell

Top Cast

John GregsonAnthony QuayleIan HunterJack GwillimBernard Lee

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