
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.
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Cast

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.N. Z. S. Achilles

Bernard Lee
Captain Dove - M.S. Africa Shell

Lionel Murton
Mike Fowler

Anthony Bushell
Sir Millington Drake, British Minister, Montevideo

Peter Illing
Dr. Guani, Foreign Minister, Uruguay

Michael Goodliffe
Captain McCall, R.N., British Naval Attache, 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'
Frequently Asked Questions
▸What is The Battle of the River Plate (1956) about?
The Battle of the River Plate is a 1956 drama, history, war film with a runtime of 1h 59m. Directed by Emeric Pressburger. Find cast, ratings, and streaming options on LiveStreamTV.pk.
▸Where can I watch The Battle of the River Plate?
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▸Who directed The Battle of the River Plate?
The Battle of the River Plate was directed by Emeric Pressburger.











