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The Battle of the River Plate at a glance
The Battle of the River Plate is a 1956 drama and history film, running 1h 59m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: U in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Amazon Video.
Rated U in the United Kingdom — generally suitable for family viewing, with the usual guidance for younger children.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1956-10-30
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Genres
- Drama, History, War
- Director
- Emeric Pressburger
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 6.4 / 10 · 75 votes
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Synopsis
Feature filmIn 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.
Cast
14 names
John GregsonCaptain Bell - H.M.S. Exeter
Anthony QuayleCommodore Harwood - H.M.S. Ajax
Ian HunterCaptain Woodhouse - H.M.S. Ajax
Jack GwillimCaptain Parry - H.M.N. Z. S. Achilles
Bernard LeeCaptain Dove - M.S. Africa Shell
Lionel MurtonMike Fowler
Anthony BushellSir Millington Drake, British Minister, Montevideo
Peter IllingDr. Guani, Foreign Minister, Uruguay
Michael GoodliffeCaptain McCall, R.N., British Naval Attache, Buenos Aires
Patrick MacneeLieutenant Commander Medley, R.N.
John ChandosDr. Langmann, German Minister, Montevideo
Douglas WilmerM. Desmoulins, French Minister, Montevideo
William SquireRay Martin
Roger DelgadoCaptain Varela, Uruguayan NavyQuestions about The Battle of the River Plate
Quick answersWhere can I watch The Battle of the River Plate in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, The Battle of the River Plate is listed on Amazon Video. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is The Battle of the River Plate suitable for children?
The Battle of the River Plate is rated U in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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The Battle of the River Plate has a full discovery page on PelisPlus UK with its synopsis, cast, ratings and runtime. PelisPlus UK does not host video files; playback opens the third-party player sources configured by the site operator.
What is The Battle of the River Plate about?
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.
How long is The Battle of the River Plate?
The Battle of the River Plate runs for 1h 59m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the The Battle of the River Plate trailer?
Yes. Press Watch trailer to play The Battle of the River Plate (1956) - Sending ships to the bottom without leaving this page. The trailer is embedded from YouTube.
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