Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst (1957)
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.
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- Michael Anderson
Writing:
- Eric Ambler
- Franklin Gollings
- Lawrence Earl
Stars:
Release Date: 1957-04-01
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7.2/10
- Country: GB
- Language: English
- Runtime: 113
Leading Seaman Leslie Frank
Lieutenant-Commander John Simon Kerans
Miss Charlotte Dunlap
Petty Officer McCarthy
Petty Officer
Captain Donaldson
Able Seaman James Bryson
Vice Admiral
Sampan Woman
Mr. McNamara
Lieutenant Weston
Able Seaman Bannister
Flight Lieutenant Fearnley
Able Seaman Walker
Colonel Peng
Captain Kuo Tai
Lieutenant Strain
Mr. Monaghan
ERA Williams
Ruth Worth
Telegraphist Jack Leonard French
PLA Officer
Sir Lionel Henry Lamb, British Ambassador to China
Commander in Chief
Lieutenant Colonel Dewar-Curie
Surgeon Lieutenant Packard
