The Battle of the River Plate
1956
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Synopsis
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.
Key facts
Cast
John Gregson, Anthony Quayle, Ian Hunter
Original language
English
Setting
Uruguay
Filming locations
Malta, Pinewood Studios
Crew
Screenplay
Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
Producer
Emeric Pressburger, Michael Powell
Cinematography
Christopher Challis
Editing
Reginald Mills
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Torino Film Festival 2018 generic
- BAFTA Awards 1957 generic
Titles
| Original title | The Battle of the River Plate | |
| Alternate title | La Bataille du Rio de la Plata | |
| Alternate title | Graff Spee | |
| Alternate title | The Pursuit of the Graf Spee |
Full credits
| Director | Emeric Pressburger, Michael Powell |
| Cast | John Gregson, Anthony Quayle, Ian Hunter |
| Screenplay | Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger |
| Producer | Emeric Pressburger, Michael Powell |
| Cinematography | Christopher Challis |
| Editing | Reginald Mills |
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
