TMDb Rating
7.2/10
10 verified votes
Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst (1957)
War
113 min
Plot Summary
While sailing lawfully up the Yangste in 1949, the British warship Amethyst found its return to the open sea blocked by Communist Chinese shore batteries that unexpectedly opened fire. In charge, Lietenant Commander Kerans was not however prepared for his crew and his ship to remain as a hostage for the Chinese to use as an international pawn.
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WarMichael AndersonRichard ToddWilliam Hartnell1957
Director
Michael Anderson
Top Cast
Richard ToddWilliam HartnellAkim TamiroffDonald HoustonKeye Luke
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