The Battle of the River Plate
"Pursuit of the Graf Spee"
Originally released in 1956. The Battle of the River Plate is a drama/history film. directed by Michael Powell.
Starring John Gregson, Anthony Quayle, and Ian Hunter
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 30, 1956
69 years ago
Runtime
1h 59m
119 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (62 votes)
Budget
$280K
Production budget
Box Office
$750K
2.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Directors
Top 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.
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $280,000
- Revenue
- $750,000
Production Companies
- The Archers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Battle of the River Plate about?
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 ...
Who directed The Battle of the River Plate?
The Battle of the River Plate was directed by Michael Powell.
How long is The Battle of the River Plate?
The Battle of the River Plate has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).
When was The Battle of the River Plate released?
The Battle of the River Plate was released on October 30, 1956 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Battle of the River Plate?
The main cast of The Battle of the River Plate includes John Gregson, Anthony Quayle, Ian Hunter, Jack Gwillim, Bernard Lee.