The Battle of the River Plate(1956)
Pursuit of the Graf Spee
The Battle of the River Plate 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.
The Battle of the River Plate (1956) is a drama, history and war film directed by Michael Powell, released on October 30, 1956 with a runtime of 1h 59m. It stars John Gregson, Anthony Quayle, Ian Hunter and Jack Gwillim. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 73 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Powell
- Writers:
- Emeric Pressburger, Michael Powell
- Producers:
- Emeric Pressburger, Michael Powell
- Cinematographer:
- Christopher Challis
- Composer:
- Brian Easdale
- Production:
- The Archers
- Budget:
- $280,000
- Revenue:
- $750,000
- Status:
- Released
The Battle of the River Plate (1956) Trailer
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The Battle of the River Plate Cast & Crew
Main cast
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
Jack Gwillim
as Captain Parry - H.M.N. Z. S. Achilles
Bernard Lee
as Captain Dove - M.S. Africa Shell
Lionel Murton
as Mike Fowler
Anthony Bushell
as Sir Millington Drake, British Minister, Montevideo
Peter Illing
as Dr. Guani, Foreign Minister, Uruguay
Michael Goodliffe
as Captain McCall, R.N., British Naval Attache, Buenos Aires
Patrick Macnee
as Lieutenant Commander Medley, R.N.
John Chandos
as Dr. Langmann, German Minister, Montevideo
Douglas Wilmer
as M. Desmoulins, French Minister, Montevideo
Key crew
Directed by Michael Powell, written by Emeric Pressburger and Michael Powell, produced by Emeric Pressburger and Michael Powell.
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The Battle of the River Plate Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 73 ratings.
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The Battle of the River Plate – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Battle of the River Plate online?
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The Battle of the River Plate (1956) is available to stream on FlixFling, ScreenPix Apple TV channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel , and to rent or buy from FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Battle of the River Plate?
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The main cast of The Battle of the River Plate (1956) includes John Gregson, Anthony Quayle, Ian Hunter, Jack Gwillim and Bernard Lee. The film was directed by Michael Powell. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Battle of the River Plate released?
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The Battle of the River Plate was released on October 30, 1956 and runs for 1h 59m.
Is The Battle of the River Plate worth watching?
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The Battle of the River Plate (1956) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 73 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, history and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Battle of the River Plate?
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