
The Battle of the River Plate
The Battle of the River Plate
Release: 1956-10-30·Runtime: 119m·★ 6.3
DramaHistoryWar
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.
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Production Companies
The Archers
Trailers & Videos
Cast
John Gregsonas Captain Bell - H.M.S. Exeter
Michael Goodliffeas Captain McCall, R.N., British Naval Attache, Buenos Aires
Barry Fosteras Bill Roper - Capt. Bell's Messenger, HMS Exeter
Patrick Macneeas Lieutenant Commander Medley, R.N.
Andrew Cruickshankas Captain Stubbs, 'Doric Star'
Christopher Leeas Manolo
Peter Finchas Captain Langsdorff, "Admiral Graf Spee"
David Farraras Narrator
Anthony Bushellas Sir Millington Drake, British Minister, Montevideo
Patrick Jordanas Signalman, Aft-Conning, HMS Exeter (uncredited)
Anthony Quayleas Commodore Harwood - H.M.S. Ajax
Cyril Luckhamas Lieutenant Jasper Abbot, H.M.S. Achilles
Anthony Newleyas Radio Operator, Tairoa, Prisoner on Admiral Graf Spee
Bernard Leeas Captain Dove - M.S. Africa Shell
Lionel Murtonas Mike Fowler
John Chandosas Dr. Langmann, German Minister, Montevideo
Nigel Stockas Chief Officer, Tairoa, Prisoner on Admiral Graf Spee
John Schlesingeras Lieutenant, Graf Spee (uncredited)
Jack Gwillimas Captain Parry - H.M.N. Z. S. Achilles
William Squireas Ray Martin
Roger Delgadoas Captain Varela, Uruguayan Navy
Brian Worthas Radio Operator, Doric Star, Prisoner on Graf Spee
Donald Moffatas Swanston - Lookout, HMS Ajax (uncredited)
Ian Hunteras Captain Woodhouse - H.M.S. Ajax
Peter Illingas Dr. Guani, Foreign Minister, Uruguay
Ambrosine Phillpottsas Mrs. Millington-Drake, Montevideo
Tony Wageras Lookout, HMS Ajax
Douglas Wilmeras M. Desmoulins, French Minister, Montevideo
John Le Mesurieras Reverend George Groves - Padre, HMS Exeter
Jeremy Kempas Gunner, HMS Achilles (uncredited)
Howard Langas Guns - HMS Exeter (uncredited)
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