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Battle Hell
(1957)
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Lt. Cmdr. Kerans, RN
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William Hartnell | ... |
Leading Seaman Frank
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Akim Tamiroff | ... |
Col. Peng
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Donald Houston | ... |
Lt Weston RN
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Keye Luke | ... |
Capt. Kuo Tai
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Sophie Stewart | ... |
Miss Charlotte Dunlap
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Robert Urquhart | ... |
Flt Lt Fearnley RAF
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James Kenney | ... |
Lt Hett RN
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Richard Leech | ... |
Lt Strain RN
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Michael Brill | ... |
Lt Berger RN
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Barry Foster | ... |
PO McCarthy RN
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Thomas Heathcote | ... |
Mr. Monaghan RN
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Sam Kydd | ... |
AB Walker RN
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Ewen Solon | ... |
ERA Williams RN
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Brian Smith | ... |
Boy Martin
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Storyline
While sailing lawfully up the Yangste in 1949, the British warship Amethyst found its return to the open sea blocked by Communist Chinese shore batteries that unexpectedly opened fire. In charge, Lietenant Commander Kerans was not however prepared for his crew and his ship to remain as a hostage for the Chinese to use as an international pawn. Written by Jeremy Perkins <jwp@aber.ac.uk>
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UKLanguage:
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(Denmark) See more »Also Known As:
Commando sur le Yang Tsé See more »Filming Locations:
Associated British Elstree Studios, Shenley Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, UK See more »Company Credits
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Mono (RCA Sound Recording)Color:
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1.66 : 1
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"Please convey to the commanding officer and ship's company of H.M.S. Amethyst my hearty congratulations on their daring exploit to rejoin the Fleet. The courage, skill and determination shown by all on board have my highest commendation. Splice the mainbrace. George R." See more »
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The real life Jack French (b. Teignmouth, Devon), the only telegraphist on board HMS Amethyst, died on May 4th 2011 at Cheltenham, Gloucestershire aged 84. During the highpoint of the siege, he stayed at his post for 6 days without sleep, kept awake through the aid of Benzedrine. Following the successful liberation of the ship he was awarded an immediate Distinguished Service Medal and ordered to take a complete rest. Having joined the Royal Navy aged 17 in 1942, French retired after 22 years service as a Chief Petty Officer. On his retirement from the navy, he took up a post at the Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) in Cheltenham. See more »Goofs
Continuity: Twenty minutes into the film, Leading Seaman Frank is blown to the deck, losing his cap. Actor William Hartnell replaces it, only for it to slip - and be replaced - again. It falls off completely as he crawls down the frigate - yet is on the sailor's head moments later after a shot change. See more »Crazy Credits
[The film closes with King George VI's words following the incident]:"Please convey to the commanding officer and ship's company of H.M.S. Amethyst my hearty congratulations on their daring exploit to rejoin the Fleet. The courage, skill and determination shown by all on board have my highest commendation. Splice the mainbrace. George R." See more »
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