The Battle of the River Plate

(1956)Directed by Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger119 minDrama, History, War
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.

John Gregsonas Captain Bell - H.M.S. Exeter
Anthony Quayleas Commodore Harwood - H.M.S. Ajax
Ian Hunteras Captain Woodhouse - H.M.S. Ajax
Jack Gwillimas Captain Parry - H.M.N. Z. S. Achilles
Bernard Leeas Captain Dove - M.S. Africa Shell
Lionel Murtonas Mike Fowler
Anthony Bushellas Sir Millington Drake, British Minister, Montevideo
Peter Illingas Dr. Guani, Foreign Minister, Uruguay
Michael Goodliffeas Captain McCall, R.N., British Naval Attache, Buenos Aires
Patrick Macneeas Lieutenant Commander Medley, R.N.
John Chandosas Dr. Langmann, German Minister, Montevideo
Douglas Wilmeras M. Desmoulins, French Minister, Montevideo
William Squireas Ray Martin
Roger Delgadoas Captain Varela, Uruguayan Navy
Andrew Cruickshankas Captain Stubbs, 'Doric Star'
Edward Atienzaas Pop
AOApril Olrichas Dolores
Peter Finchas Captain Langsdorff, "Admiral Graf Spee"
David Farraras Narrator
John Le Mesurieras Reverend George Groves - Padre, HMS Exeter
Cyril Luckhamas Lieutenant Jasper Abbot, H.M.S. Achilles
GMGeorge Murcellas Chief Officer, Newton Beach
Anthony Newleyas Radio Operator, Tairoa, Prisoner on Admiral Graf Spee