Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst
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.
- Overview
- Cast
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Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Apr 1, 1957
Runtime
1h 53m
Genres
War
User Score
72%
Original Title
Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst
Production Companies
British Lion Films, Wilcox-Neagle
Director
Michael Anderson
Description
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.
