The Battle of the River Plate

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

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