Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.8/10
11 audience votes
Key crew
- Eric AmblerScreenplay
- Michael AndersonDirector
- Leighton LucasOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Richard ToddLieutenant-Commander John Simon Kerans
- William HartnellLeading Seaman Leslie Frank
- Akim TamiroffColonel Peng
- Donald HoustonLieutenant Weston
- Keye LukeCaptain Kuo Tai
- Sophie StewartMiss Charlotte Dunlap
- Robert UrquhartFlight Lieutenant Fearnley
- Richard LeechLieutenant Strain
- Barry FosterPetty Officer McCarthy
- Thomas HeathcoteMr. Monaghan
- Sam KyddAble Seaman Walker
- Ewen SolonERA Williams
Stills
Themes
black and white