The Battle of the River Plate
“Pursuit of the Graf Spee”
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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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, FlixFling, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel | FlixFling |
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | FlixFling |
| France | Molotov TV | — |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Filmin, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
About The Battle of the River Plate
The Battle of the River Plate is a 1956 English-language drama, history and war film directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger. The cast is led by John Gregson, Anthony Quayle, Ian Hunter. It has a runtime of 1h 59m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, FlixFling.
The Battle of the River Plate was produced by The Archers and made in United Kingdom. It was released on October 30, 1956, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $0 million, it went on to gross $1 million worldwide.
- Director
- Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
- Writers
- Emeric Pressburger, Michael Powell
- Release date
- October 30, 1956
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Budget
- $0 million
- Box office
- $1 million
- Production
- The Archers
The Battle of the River Plate cast & crew
The Battle of the River Plate was directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger and written by Emeric Pressburger and Michael Powell.
The cast features John Gregson as Captain Bell - H.M.S. Exeter, Anthony Quayle as Commodore Harwood - H.M.S. Ajax, Ian Hunter as Captain Woodhouse - H.M.S. Ajax, Jack Gwillim as Captain Parry - H.M.N. Z. S. Achilles, Bernard Lee as Captain Dove - M.S. Africa Shell, and Lionel Murton as Mike Fowler.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Brian Easdale, cinematography is by Christopher Challis, and it was produced by Emeric Pressburger and Michael Powell.
Is The Battle of the River Plate worth watching?
The Battle of the River Plate holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 70 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 59m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, history, and war, The Battle of the River Plate is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Battle of the River Plate
John Gregson
Captain Bell - H.M.S. Exeter
Anthony Quayle
Commodore Harwood - H.M.S. Ajax
Ian Hunter
Captain Woodhouse - H.M.S. Ajax
Jack Gwillim
Captain Parry - H.M.N. Z. S. Achilles
Bernard Lee
Captain Dove - M.S. Africa Shell
Lionel Murton
Mike Fowler
Anthony Bushell
Sir Millington Drake, British Minister, Montevideo
Peter Illing
Dr. Guani, Foreign Minister, Uruguay
Michael Goodliffe
Captain McCall, R.N., British Naval Attache, Buenos Aires
Patrick Macnee
Lieutenant Commander Medley, R.N.
John Chandos
Dr. Langmann, German Minister, Montevideo
Douglas Wilmer
M. Desmoulins, French Minister, Montevideo
The Battle of the River Plate — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Battle of the River Plate in United States?
The Battle of the River Plate is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, FlixFling, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel in United States.
▸Is The Battle of the River Plate on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — The Battle of the River Plate is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is The Battle of the River Plate in?
The Battle of the River Plate is originally in English, with audio tracks including German, English, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Battle of the River Plate?
The Battle of the River Plate runs 1 hours 59 minutes (119 minutes).
▸What is The Battle of the River Plate rated?
The Battle of the River Plate is rated NR. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 70 ratings.
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