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The Battle of the River Plate (1956)

The Battle of the River Plate (1956)

Drama History War

Pursuit of the Graf Spee

Release Date: 1956, October 30
Directors: Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
Countries: United Kingdom
Production: The Archers, The Archers
Cast: Christopher Lee, Patrick Jordan, John Le Mesurier, Howard Lang, Bernard Lee, Donald Moffat, Michael Collins, Paul Carpenter, Jack Gwillim, George Murcell, Nigel Stock, Michael Goodliffe

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.

Keywords:

world war ii naval warfare royal navy atlantic ocean german navy montevideo, uruguay