The Battle of the River Plate

Drama, History, War

🎬 Critics Choice Nominee

Director Michael Powell

Status Released

Release Date 1956-10-30

Storyline

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.

"Pursuit of the Graf Spee"