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The Battle of the River Plate

on BBC Two England

Second World War adventure, starring
John Gregson Anthony Quayle , Peter Finch
Ten days before the start of the Second World War, Germany's battleship the GrafSpee is awaiting instructions in the South Atlantic to commence hostilities - its brief is to attack
British cargo vessels. It soon becomes clearthat the British navy will have its work cut out to destroy the battleship.
Directors Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger (1956. U)
See Films: pages 42-49 ***
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Contributors

Director:
Michael Powell
Director:
Emeric Pressburger
Captain Bell:
John Gregson
Commodore Harwood:
Anthony Quayle
Captain Langsdorff:
Peter Finch
Captain Woodhouse:
Ian Hunter
Captain Barry:
Jack Gwillim
Captain Dove:
Bernard Lee
Mike Fowler:
Llonel Murton
Mr Millington-Drake:
Anthony Bushell
Dr Guani:
Peter Ilung
Captain McCall:
Michael Goodliffe
Lt Comdr Medley:
Patrick MacNee
Dr Langmann:
John Chandos
M. Desmoulins:
Douglas Wilmer

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