The Battle of the River Plate
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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The Battle of the River Plate
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Oct 30, 1956
Runtime
1h 59m
Genres
Drama, History, War
User Score
62%
Original Title
The Battle of the River Plate
Production Companies
The Archers
Director
Michael Powell
Description
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.