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Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst (1957)

★ 7.2/10 113 min War United Kingdom English
Screenplay by: Eric Ambler
Novel: Lawrence Earl
Story by: Franklin Gollings
Streaming: Not available

Description

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.

Top Cast

Richard Todd
Richard Todd Lieutenant-Commander John Simon Kerans
William Hartnell
William Hartnell Leading Seaman Leslie Frank
Akim Tamiroff
Akim Tamiroff Colonel Peng
Donald Houston
Donald Houston Lieutenant Weston
Keye Luke
Keye Luke Captain Kuo Tai
Sophie Stewart
Sophie Stewart Miss Charlotte Dunlap
Robert Urquhart
Robert Urquhart Flight Lieutenant Fearnley
Richard Leech
Richard Leech Lieutenant Strain

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