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Reenactment of the British Navy's attack on a German battleship during World War II. John Gregson. Barry: Jack Gwillim. Dove: Bernard Lee. Langsdorff: Peter Finch. Harwood: Anthony Quayle. Meticulously filmed, with fine action scenes and exceptionally good performances. Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger directed.

1956 106 min ENG Stereo Action/adventure Drama

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John Gregson
Peter Finch
Anthony Quayle
Ian Hunter
Jack Gwillim

Capt. Parry, `Achilles'

Bernard Lee

Capt. Patrick Dove, `Africa Shell'

Lionel Murton

Mike Fowler, American Radio Commentator

Anthony Bushell

Mr. Millington-Drake/British Minister

Peter Illing

Dr. Guani, Uruguayan Foreign Minister

Kenneth More
Michael Goodliffe

Capt. McCall, British Naval Attache

Patrick Macnee

Lt. Cmdr. Medley, Cmdr. Harwood's Aide

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