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The Battle of the River Plate

The Battle of the River Plate

Drama War History

1956, Movie, 1h 59min

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.

Country: United Kingdom

Directors:

Michael Powell,

Emeric Pressburger

Cast:

Christopher Lee,

John Le Mesurier,

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Critic William Thomas

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6

Not Powell and Emeric's greatest work, but still a cut above many '50s war movies.

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The Battle of the River Plate was released in theaters on November 1, 1957.