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The Battle of the River Plate (1956)
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November 1957 (USA) moreTagline:
The true and moving story of a mighty sea battle [Video Australia] morePlot:
A true WW2 story: the British Navy must find and destroy a powerful German warship. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for 3 BAFTA Film Awards. moreUser Comments:
Rousing well made movie, using some of the original ships. moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| John Gregson | ... | Captain Bell - H.M.S. Exeter | |
| Anthony Quayle | ... | Commodore Harwood - H.M.S. Ajax | |
| Ian Hunter | ... | Captain Woodhouse - H.M.S. Ajax | |
| Jack Gwillim | ... | Captain Parry - H.M.S. Achilles | |
| Bernard Lee | ... | Captain Dove - M.S. Africa Shell | |
| Lionel Murton | ... | Mike Fowler | |
| Anthony Bushell | ... | Mr. Millington Drake - British Minister, Montevideo | |
| Peter Illing | ... | Dr. Guani - Foreign Minister, Uruguay | |
| Michael Goodliffe | ... | Captain McCall - R.N., British Naval Attache for Buenos Aires | |
| Patrick Macnee | ... | Lieutenant Commander Medley - R.N. | |
| John Chandos | ... | Dr. Langmann - German Minister, Montevideo | |
| Douglas Wilmer | ... | M. Desmoulins - French Minister, Montevideo | |
| William Squire | ... | Ray Martin | |
| Roger Delgado | ... | Captain Varela - Uruguayan Navy | |
| Andrew Cruickshank | ... | Captain Stubbs - 'Doric Star' |
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119 min | USA:106 min (cut version)Country:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Mono (Westrex Recording System)Fun Stuff
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John Schlesinger, then an actor, is listed in the credits as Prisoner on the Graf Spee. In actual fact the future director played a German officer, the young Lieutenant who escorts Captain Dove to the ship after the Africa Shell is sunk and introduces him to Langsdorff. moreGoofs:
Crew or equipment visible: When Graf Spee is leaving Montevideo, there are some cars visible on her deck. moreQuotes:
Captain Langsdorff 'Admiral Graff Spee': [to Captain Dove] Every commander is alone, Captain. moreSoundtrack:
Dolores' Song moreFAQ
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Fine, entertaining movie of the famous sea battle between 3 smaller British warships versus the great German Pocket Battleship "Graf Spee". Tremendous sea scenes , aided by the fact that most of the original ships which fought the actual battle are used in the movie. Well acted all-round with Peter Finch doing a fine job as Captain Langsdorf.