The Battle of the River Plate (1956)
Documentary-style account of the World War II chase of the German battleship by British forces. The German ship Graf Spree was eventually scuttled off coast of South America. This classic tells the true story of New Zealand warship, HMS Achilles. Alternative title: Pursuit of the Graf Spree.
Primary Title
- The Battle of the River Plate
Date Broadcast
- Saturday 24 April 2010
Release Year
- 1956
Start Time
- 20 : 30
Finish Time
- 22 : 30
Duration
- 120:00
Channel
- Maori Television
Broadcaster
- Maori Television Service
Programme Description
- Documentary-style account of the World War II chase of the German battleship by British forces. The German ship Graf Spree was eventually scuttled off coast of South America. This classic tells the true story of New Zealand warship, HMS Achilles. Alternative title: Pursuit of the Graf Spree.
Classification
- G
Owning Collection
- Television Vault
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Notes
- The film was made from the book "I was Graf Spee's Prisoner ", by Captain Patrick Dove.
Subjects
- War films
- River Plate, Battle of the, 1939--Drama.
Genres
- Action
- Adventure
- Drama
- History
- War
Contributors
- John Gregson (Actor)
- Michael Powell (Director)
- Emeric Pressburger (Director)
- Emeric Pressburger (Writer)
- Michael Powell (Writer)
- Anthony Quayle (Actor)
- Peter Finch (Actor)
- Michael Powell (Producer)
- Emeric Pressburger (Producer)
- The Archers (Production Unit)
Subjects
- War films
- River Plate, Battle of the, 1939--Drama.