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The Battle of the River Plate (1956): movie guide
The Battle of the River Plate (1956) is a Drama, History, War running about 119 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.4/10 from 75 votes. Notable cast includes John Gregson, Anthony Quayle, Ian Hunter, Jack Gwillim. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1956-10-30
- Runtime: 119 min
- TMDB: 6.4/10
- Genres: Drama, History, War
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1956-10-30
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What is The Battle of the River Plate about?
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.
Cast highlights
The Battle of the River Plate features John Gregson, Anthony Quayle, Ian Hunter, Jack Gwillim, Bernard Lee, Lionel Murton. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1956-10-30. Runtime: 119 minutes. TMDB score: 6.4/10 (75 votes). Genres: Drama, History, War. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Battle of the River Plate?
- The Battle of the River Plate is listed as Drama, History, War on TMDB.
- How long is The Battle of the River Plate?
- The Battle of the River Plate runs about 119 minutes.
- Who stars in The Battle of the River Plate?
- Cast highlights include John Gregson, Anthony Quayle, Ian Hunter, Jack Gwillim, Bernard Lee, Lionel Murton.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Battle of the River Plate?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
