The Battle of the River Plate
“Pursuit of the Graf Spee”
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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.
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
William Squire
as Ray Martin
Roger Delgado
as Captain Varela, Uruguayan Navy
Andrew Cruickshank
as Captain Stubbs, 'Doric Star'
Christopher Lee
as Manolo
Edward Atienza
as Pop
April Olrich
as Dolores
Peter Finch
as Captain Langsdorff, "Admiral Graf Spee"
David Farrar
as Narrator
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Stream The Battle of the River Plate online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A popular drama, history, and war movie originally produced in English and released in 1956, it's earned a solid 6.4/10 from 70 viewers worldwide.
About The Battle of the River Plate
“Pursuit of the Graf Spee”
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. Running 119 minutes.
The Battle of the River Plate Cast and Characters
The cast features 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), and Bernard Lee (as Captain Dove - M.S. Africa Shell). Their performances are a major reason The Battle of the River Plate has built such a passionate audience.
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The Battle of the River Plate flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How long is The Battle of the River Plate?
The Battle of the River Plate runs for 119 minutes (about 2 hours).
Is The Battle of the River Plate good? What's the rating?
The Battle of the River Plate holds a 6.4/10 rating based on 70 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.
Who is in the cast of The Battle of the River Plate?
The main cast includes John Gregson, Anthony Quayle, Ian Hunter, and Jack Gwillim, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is The Battle of the River Plate available in English?
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When was The Battle of the River Plate released?
The Battle of the River Plate was released in 1956.
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What is The Battle of the River Plate about?
The Battle of the River Plate is a Drama/History English-language film. 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.
When was The Battle of the River Plate released?
The Battle of the River Plate was released on October 30, 1956. It has a runtime of 1h 59m. The film was produced by The Archers.
Who stars in The Battle of the River Plate?
The Battle of the River Plate stars John Gregson, Anthony Quayle, Ian Hunter and Jack Gwillim. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is The Battle of the River Plate available in HD?
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