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The Battle of the River Plate

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on BBC Two England

The pursuit of the German pocket battleship Graf Spee forms the basis of the action in this effective Second World War adventure. Review page 47.
Directors Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger (1956, U)
(Analogue W)

Contributors

Unknown:
Graf Spee
Directors:
Michael Powell
Capt Bell:
John Gregson
Cdr Harwood:
Anthony Quayle
Capt Langsdorff:
Peter Finch
Capt Woodhouse:
Ian Hunter
Capt:
Barry Jackgwillim
Capt Dove:
Bernard Lee
Mike Fowler:
Lionel Murton
Lt Cmdr Medley:
Patrick MacNee
Source: Radio Times

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