The battle of the River Plate

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Statement of responsibility: Granada International ; the Rank Organisation presents ; a Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger production ; Arcturus Productions Limited ; written, produced and directed by Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger ; executive producer, Earl St. John ; ITV Studios Global Entertainment

Summary: "Two weeks after the start of WWII, a powerful German pocket battleship, the Graf Spee, sails the South Atlantic, destroying Allied merchant ships at will. Captained by one of Germany's most brilliant naval officers, the Graf Spee, with her superior speed and artillery, appears and disappears, sinking ship after ship. When the Allies are finally able to pinpoint its location a trap is set, pitting British Intelligence against a wily and powerful military opponent"--Container

Credits note: Production designer, Arthur Lawson ; director of photography, Christopher Challis ; editor, Reginald Mills ; music composed by Brian Easdale

PerformerNote: John Gregson, Anthony Quayle, Ian Hunter, Jack Gwillim, Bernard Lee, Lionel Murton, Anthony Bushell, Peter Illing, Michael Goodliffe, Patrick Macnee, John Chandos, Douglas Wilmer, William Squire, Roger Delgado, Andrew Cruickshank, Christopher Lee, Edward Atienza, April Olrich, Peter Finch

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