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Synopsis
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.
Ratings
| Source | Rating | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| IMDb | 6.6/10 | 53% |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 82% | 26% |
| TMDB | 6.4/1075 votes | 21% |
| Balasaur Score | 70 | 100% |
Key crew
- Michael PowellDirector, Writer
- Emeric PressburgerDirector, Writer
- Brian EasdaleOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- John GregsonCaptain Bell - H.M.S. Exeter
- Anthony QuayleCommodore Harwood - H.M.S. Ajax
- Ian HunterCaptain Woodhouse - H.M.S. Ajax
- Jack GwillimCaptain Parry - H.M.N. Z. S. Achilles
- Bernard LeeCaptain Dove - M.S. Africa Shell
- Lionel MurtonMike Fowler
- Anthony BushellSir Millington Drake, British Minister, Montevideo
- Peter IllingDr. Guani, Foreign Minister, Uruguay
- Michael GoodliffeCaptain McCall, R.N., British Naval Attache, Buenos Aires
- Patrick MacneeLieutenant Commander Medley, R.N.
- John ChandosDr. Langmann, German Minister, Montevideo
- Douglas WilmerM. Desmoulins, French Minister, Montevideo
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