Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst

Plot Summary

While sailing lawfully up the Yangste in 1949, the British warship Amethyst found its return to the open sea blocked by Communist Chinese shore batteries that unexpectedly opened fire. In charge, Lietenant Commander Kerans was not however prepared for his crew and his ship to remain as a hostage for the Chinese to use as an international pawn.

Top Cast

Richard Todd Lieutenant-Commander John Simon Kerans

William Hartnell Leading Seaman Leslie Frank

Akim Tamiroff Colonel Peng

Donald Houston Lieutenant Weston

Keye Luke Captain Kuo Tai